Co-Founder and Director, Circle of Blue, the internationally recognized centre for original frontline reporting, research and analysis on water resource issues and the water-food-energy-climate nexus. Award-winning photojournalist, reporter and broadcaster. Co-founder and President, Vector Center with the Perception Reality Engine™.

Past member, Global Futures Council on the Environment and Natural Resource Security, World Economic Forum and New Vision for Agriculture Leadership Network; Past Vice-Chairman, Global Agenda Council on Water Security, World Economic Forum.

Recipient, Rockefeller Foundation Centennial Innovation Award. Graduate (Hons) in American Studies, and MSJ in Investigative Reporting, Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University.