25/05/2026
Aqua Resources is pleased to announce the appointment of Phathu Mashele as the new Managing Director of the company. This appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Aqua Resources as the business continues to strengthen its position in the water treatment and resource management sector. Under Phathu's leadership, the company will continue building on its strong foundation, trusted partnerships, and commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable water solutions.
Phathu Mashele is a water industry professional with over a decade of experience in water treatment technologies, strategic partnerships, and business development. A Chemical Engineering graduate from the University of Cape Town, he has developed extensive expertise in Reverse Osmosis (RO), Ultrafiltration (UF), Nanofiltration (NF), and Ion Exchange Resin (IER) technologies.
Prior to joining Aqua Resources as Managing Director, Phathu held leadership roles within the water sector, including at DuPont Water Solutions and Royal HaskoningDHV / Atana, where he focused on advancing water solutions, strengthening strategic partnerships, and driving sustainable growth across the industry.
Aqua Resources would also like to acknowledge and sincerely thank Susan Baker, our outgoing Managing Director, for her exceptional leadership, dedication, and contribution to building the respected brand and business platform that exists today. Her legacy has created a strong foundation for the future growth of the company.
The company remains fully committed to delivering the highest levels of service, innovation, and technical excellence to its clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Please join us in welcoming Phathu Mashele to his new role as Managing Director of Aqua Resources.