Ziv Malkin
President
Ziv Malkin
President
Mr. Malkin is also the Chief Executive Officer of Watermatic. He purchased the company in 2011 together with a group of investors, and since then focused on the company and water treatment technologies development, while expanding worldwide activity.
He is an Israeli and has served as CEO for several companies, including Miya Arison Group, where he established infrastructure management and operations and implemented strategic cooperation agreements while leading company operations, and Elgo Irrigation (2006 to 2009) where he worked on company restructuring and adaptation and relocating manufacturing operations to China.
From 2001 to 2006, he was also CEO for Plastro Irrigation and Plastro Gevat where he helped the company to become profitable again and maintain its growth. He was involved in the acquisition of several investment subsidiaries Reverend (France, Brazil) and initiated and spearheaded the acquisition of a large company (10 million Euro) in Spain.
Mr. Malkin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree from the University of Haifa and obtained his Masters degree in Business Administration from Tel-Aviv University.
Keren Hamershmidt-Ben Ari
Vice President for Engineering
Keren Hamershmidt-Ben Ari
Vice President for Engineering
Ms. Hamershmidt-Ben Ari is an Israeli and specializes in the design of water and wastewater treatment systems – process design, detailed design, specification of equipment, bid analysis.
Her expertise includes creating analysis methods, tools and procedures for operation and improvement.
From 2007 to 2012, she was manager of the Process Design Department of YAMIT Filtration and Water Treatment, which is a manufacturer of filtration systems such as screen filters, media filter, etc., water treatment systems specializing in the field of filtration and membranes solution for industrial and municipal sectors.
Ms. Hamershmidt-Ben Ari obtained her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering degree from Ort Braude College in Carmiel, Israel.
Jonathan Z. Urbano
Vice President for Business Development
Sales and Marketing
Jonathan Z. Urbano
Vice President for Business Development, Sales and Marketing
Engr. Urbano is in-charge of leading the team in growing the business while managing its external affairs.
Before he joined Watermatic Philippines Corporation, he was the New Business Development Head of the Manila Water Philippine Ventures, Inc. from 2016 to 2019 where he led the closing of multiple concession agreements with different government agencies across the Visayas.
From 2013 to 2016, he served as the Project Manager of Cebu Manila Water Development’s 35MLD Cebu Bulk Water Supply Project where he eventually served as its General Manager and Chief Operating Officer. From 2009 to 2012, he served as one of Manila Water’s Project Managers in Metro Manila’s East Zone Concession Area where he was responsible in completing key projects covering various treatment plants and network systems.
From 2008 to 2009, he served as First Balfour’s Corporate Environment/Health/Safety Engineer where he supported the completion of various water projects under Manila Water Company, Inc. and Maynilad Water Services, Inc. Prior to that, he was one of the Engineers of Megawide Construction Corp. performing various tasks which led to the completion of high-rise condominiums in Quezon City and Ortigas Business Center.
He completed the General Management School under Manila Water University Program in partnership with Asian Institute of Management and Ateneo De Manila University. He is completing his Master in Business Administration in Ateneo De Manila University Graduate School of Business. He is a Registered Sanitary Engineer. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sanitary Engineering Degree from the Mapúa University (formerly known as Mapúa Institute of Technology) in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines.
Nelson V. Perez
Chief Finance Officer
Nelson V. Perez
Chief Finance Officer
A Certified Public Accountant by profession, Mr. Perez has more than 30 years of experience in accounting and finance operations. He earned his degree in commerce from the University of San Carlos in Cebu City and his master’s degree in business management from the University of the Philippines Cebu.
He started his career with the Visayan Electric Company, Inc. (VECO) and held various positions including managing the treasury and accounting operations. After VECO, he supervised the accounting and finance functions for all the electric power distribution utilities of Aboitiz Power Corporation under various capacities, including Accounting Manager, AVP Finance, and AVP Tax & Compliance.
Charmaine Rodriguez-Kara
Sales Manager
Charmaine Rodriguez-Kara
Sales Manager
Ms. Kara has a 20-year experience in the field of communications–ranging from news content management to corporate communications.
She has been a manager for over 10 years and her latest stint was with the Metropolitan Cebu Water District, where she served as department head for nine years. She handled Public Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility projects, Customer Services, Key Accounts Retention and was the water district’s official spokesperson.
Previously, she was news editor for Sun.Star Publishing Inc. where she handled the day-to-day operations of the newsroom.
She obtained her Masters Degree in Education major in Special Education from the Cebu Technological University and obtained some units in the College of Law from the University of San Carlos.
She completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree Major in Mass Communication from St. Theresa’s College in Cebu City, Philippines
Lyiene Mae G. Paca-anas
Administrative Manager
Lyiene Mae G. Paca-anas
Administrative Manager
Ms. Paca-anas is the Human Resource and Administration Manager of Watermatic Philippines.
She is responsible for leading, directing, and managing the day-to-day Human Resource and Administrative activities. Her role includes providing assistance and guidance to the development and monitoring of processes related to recruitment and retention, compliance, compensation and benefits, payroll and budget, as well as oversee administrative functions.
Prior to joining Watermatic Philippines, she was part of the HR team of Vivant. She was responsible for providing administrative and procedural assistance as assigned in the areas of recruitment and selection, benefits administration, employee engagement, learning and development, and performance management.
She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the Ateneo de Davao University in the Philippines.
