Axius Water, a water quality solutions platform created by KKR and XPV Water Partners to address water quality challenges across the globe, has unveiled its new corporate name and announced the appointment of Gretchen McClain and Debra Coy to the Company’s Board as Independent Directors.
Axius Water is the new name for the platform established by KKR’s Global Impact Fund and XPV Water Partners in December 2019 with the foundational acquisitions of Nexom and Environmental Operating Solutions, Inc (EOSi), and the subsequent acquisition of Environmental Dynamics International (EDI) in June 2020. The platform is led by veteran executive Chris McIntire who joined Axius Water as CEO in August 2020.
Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Nexom, Pocasset, Massachusetts-based EOSi and Columbia, Missouri-based EDI will continue to trade under their existing names and brands as part of Axius Water’s growing portfolio.
KKR Global Impact’s Robert Antablin and XPV Water Partners’ David Henderson said: “We are delighted to unveil the new platform name and to welcome Debra and Gretchen to the board of Axius Water. We believe the addition of two highly accomplished industry experts to our board will support our continued ambitions to bring together world-class water quality products and services to create a leading end-to-end solutions platform.”
CEO of Axius Water Chris McIntire said: “We want the Axius Water name to represent the very best in nutrient management. With Gretchen and Debra on our board of directors, we have added well-known industry experts who have the experience and wisdom to support that mission.”
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