In this episode of the Exec Exchange podcast, Piers Clark interviews Harry Sachinis, Chief Executive of EYDAP, Athens' Water and Wastewater Treatment Company. Sachinis shares his journey with experience in the US energy, aerospace, and defense sectors to heading Greece's gas company, DEPA, and eventually leading EYDAP. He discusses the significant infrastructure in Athens, including water sources, reservoirs, treatment plants, and extensive piping networks. Sachinis explains the challenges of managing a city with ancient infrastructural elements, such as a Roman aqueduct. He highlights EYDAP's strategic plans, including reducing water wastage, overcoming drought issues, and the ambitious project to make Europe's second largest wastewater treatment plant energy net-generative. Sachinis emphasizes the importance of using best practices from around the world to innovate and improve water management in Athens.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:24 Harry Sachinis' Career Journey 01:49 Overview of EYDAP's Services 03:02 Challenges of Ancient Infrastructure 04:23 Water Supply Resilience Plans 07:01 Expansion of Wastewater Network 08:35 Innovations at Psyttalia Wastewater Plant 10:33 Future Vision and Advice 11:52 Conclusion and Farewell
