Mel Makdessi is the Business Development Director for Jacobs Utilities and Infrastructure Business in the Middle East, and at the forefront of delivering innovative strategies and solutions to utility companies and infrastructure developers for over 19 years. Mels extensive track record spans across diverse regions including the Asia-Pacific Middle East and Africa with a breadth of experience that uniquely positions him to offer valuable insights and perspectives on sustainable approaches that design build and operate faster greener and better solutions. His contributions to the field align seamlessly with the Jacobs mission to shape the future of smart water infrastructure, overcoming unprecedented challenges in the industry and determining how to best provide critical water services to protect both communities and the environment.