Water Wheel July/August 2020: Young Water Professional

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Love for the environment sets Ashton’s path in water sector Ashton is a water sector analyst for GreenCape, a sector development agency and non-profit organisation. He engages various stakeholders in the sector, advising and seeking greener solutions for the sector. He specialises in market research, consultancy and business support for a water resilient and sustainable green economy. Ashton’s appointment follows many years of being an active member in the YWP programme, where in 2018 he was elected as the vice national lead. This year, he reluctantly accepted the honour of national lead as he jokingly pokes fun at the idea that his age is now in contention with the title of the programme. Nevertheless, he adds that he heeded the call once more, highlighting that what he has always wanted to do is serve and this role and his job at GreenCape allows him to do so seamlessly.

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