Ghassan Korban joins Veolia to develop and strengthen water management partnerships
Accomplished leader of American infrastructure operations will enhance Veolia’s water and wastewater management partnerships with decades of experience and client-centered approach
MILWAUKEE – Veolia, the leading provider of water services and environmental solutions in North America, has appointed the accomplished water industry leader Ghassan Korban as Vice President of Large Projects and Structuring in its Municipal Water Contract Operations business. Korban, who recently retired as executive director of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), brings almost four decades of public sector experience to this strategic role.
“After 38 years in public service and as an ‘owner’ of water agencies, joining the Veolia team allows me to share my experience with a focus on customer service excellence, while also advocating for our clients with full appreciation and understanding of their goals, priorities and needs,” said Korban. “I am thrilled to be part of a team that shares my professional values.”
Prior to his leadership at SWBNO Korban served the City of Milwaukee for 31 years, including eight years as Director of its Department of Public Works. His achievements include managing Milwaukee’s first modern streetcar system, coordinating infrastructure for the Fiserv Forum and implementing innovative green infrastructure initiatives.
“I’m so excited to have the opportunity to bring Ghassan onto the Veolia team. His work in New Orleans and Milwaukee speaks for itself, and through those partnerships, we are in a unique position to appreciate his experience and brilliance,” said Joe Tackett, Veolia’s CEO of Municipal Water Contract Operations in North America. “We are so fortunate to be the beneficiaries of this next chapter in Ghassan’s lifelong commitment to strong, sustainable water infrastructure.”
At SWBNO, Korban led a 1,300-employee utility operation and spearheaded the organization’s modernization efforts, including the implementation of Veolia’s Hubgrade data analytics system in 2024. Korban holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and an MBA from Marquette University. He will be based in Veolia’s Milwaukee office.
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