Will Fargher
Biography
In his role as Global Practice Director of Air, Land and Water, Will heads the effort to establish Ricardo as a leading advisor, expanding its team and services to meet the growing demand for strategic air, land and water solutions globally.
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Since 2012, Will helped develop Aither into a leading water advisory firm, growing a team to service government and corporate clients in over 15 countries, ahead of Aither’s sale to Ricardo plc in March 2023.
With over 20 years’ professional experience advising on water across the public and private sector, Will brings deep insight into policy, governance, and socio-economic challenges, and has a reputation for strategic leadership, communications, and people led growth.
Will has advised governments and businesses in Australia, Central and South Asia, the Middle East, and North America. He has led numerous national level dialogues and strategy development processes, including based on WaterGuide, which he co-authored as part of Australia’s contribution to the World Bank and United Nations High Level Panel on Water.
Before co-founding Aither in 2012, Will spent seven years at Australia's National Water Commission, including three as a General Manager. Will was accountable for multiple teams leading work programs under the National Water Initiative, along with assessments of progress in implementation of Australia’s national water reforms – work which helped lift water management across Australia.
Will is a Churchill Fellow, a member of the Australasian Journal of Water Resources Editorial Panel, and a past member of the Expert Panel overseeing Australia’s National Infrastructure Plan.