About the authors
Amir Ghasdi Technical Director and Market Lead - Energy, GHD
Anne Lynch Global General Manager Technical Transformation and Innovation, GHD
Technical advisor and process engineer with over 20 years of experience supporting energy transition solutions with a particular focus on alternative fuels, renewable energy and energy recovery systems across public‑sector and industrial environments. Has supported projects across the full asset lifecycle — from early concept development and technology validation through FEED, commissioning and operational optimisation — with a strong emphasis on solutions that perform reliably, safely, and efficiently in real‑world operating conditions.
Anne Lynch is GHD’s Global General Manager for Technical Transformation and Innovation where she leads the implementation of advanced technologies and innovative strategies to drive organisational transformation and elevate operational excellence. Anne is a registered California Civil Engineer with a B.A. degree in Philosophy from the University of Oklahoma and B.S. in Civil Engineering from Auburn University. She has more than 29 years of experience in water resources management, particularly focused on water supply, water reuse, flood management, Capital Improvement Program development, investment and funding strategies, and brine management projects and planning studies.
Byron Tabet Senior Design Manager, GHD
Byron Tabet is a Senior Design Manager and civil engineer based in Abu Dhabi, specialising in complex building and infrastructure projects. He works at the forefront of Advanced Air Mobility, with hands‑on experience delivering vertiports and aerial taxi facilities, alongside major hospitality, commercial, and transport developments across the Middle East and Australia.
Carlos A. Baldor Jr. President & Chief Technology Officer, BST Global
Carlos Jr. serves as the President, Chief Technology Officer and a principal shareholder of BST Global. In addition to helping drive the company’s business strategy execution, Carlos Jr. also focuses on mentoring and coaching the next level of BST Global’s future leadership. Carlos Jr. also works closely with the Operations and Product Delivery teams as a continuation of his responsibilities as Vice President.
Dusk Mains Technical Lead - Hydrogeology , GHD
Dusk is a hydrogeologist with over sixteen years’ experience in both industry and consulting settings. She has experience in groundwater supply and assessment, groundwater quality assessments, mining hydrogeology and dewatering assessments.
Emma Stewart Scientist , GHD
Emma is a Scientist and Project Coordinator in the Contamination Assessment and Remediation group at GHD with over four years of hands-on experience in the environmental field. She holds the role of Young Professionals co-lead for GHD Ottawa, where she focuses on fostering connections and promoting multidisciplinary collaboration. Emma is completing her MSc in Environmental Practice at Royal Roads University, continuing to enhance her knowledge and skills to address complex environmental challenges.
Gemma Dunn Water Market Leader - Western Canada, GHD
Gemma is an environmental and social scientist with over 25 years of international experience advancing environmental sustainability and climate resilience. Currently serving as Western Canada Water Market Leader at GHD, she leads strategic initiatives to strengthen regional water resilience through integrated, systems-based approaches across Europe, North America and Australia.
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