Sachin “Zak” Chawla is a seasoned Water and Wastewater executive with over 25 years of progressive leadership experience and extensive knowledge of water resources, water treatment operations, and state and local water policies. He has held various key positions throughout his career, including his most recent role as President/General Manager at Poseidon Resources (Channelside) GP Inc., where Zak oversaw the management of Carlsbad Desalination  with an annual operating budget of $140M and led strategic financing initiatives for capital improvement projects. Prior to that, Zak served in progressively increased roles at Veolia Water North America, culminating in his position as Vice-President of Operations for California and Nevada. With a strong background in managing personnel resources, driving financial and operational performance, and building relationships with stakeholders, Zak brings valuable expertise to OneWater P3 Gurus and its clients.

Throughout his career, Zak has achieved notable accomplishments in driving operational excellence and achieving rate stabilization or reduction for public agencies. He successfully turned around the performance of various utilities, led strategic growth plans, secured contract renewals, expanded service scopes, and improved project financials to ensure stable or reduced rates for the communities served. As the visionary Founder of OneWater P3 Gurus, he continues to shape the water industry through innovative public-private partnerships, revolutionizing water management for a sustainable future by bringing private expertise to the public agencies. Zak’s strong leadership, strategic mindset, and extensive experience make him an asset to its clients. With an M.S. in Environmental Science and Engineering from OHSU, and a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from MIT Manipal, Zak combines academic knowledge with practical expertise to deliver exceptional results focused on rate stabilization and reduction for public agencies.