The Grundfos Foundation is pleased to announce that Dr Virginia Newton-Lewis, Water Sustainability Director at Grundfos, will take on a new role in the Foundation as Head of Programme, Water & Development, effective from 1 May, 2025.
Dr Virginia Newton-Lewis will take up the position as Head of Programme, Water & Development, on 1 May, 2025.
Virginia brings a wealth of experience and expertise in water, sustainability, policy advocacy, and strategic leadership. Her career includes her current role as Director of Water Sustainability at Grundfos, where she was responsible for setting the strategic direction on water sustainability (responsible management of freshwater resources). With a deep understanding of Corporate Sustainability Reporting, she developed a new framework based on the value chain.
She now continues her career with the Grundfos Foundation where Deputy Director Christian Toft Ramsbøl and the rest of the team are looking forward to welcoming her.
In her new role at the Grundfos Foundation, Virginia will support the ongoing journey of the Foundation to:
- Continue the progress of the Foundation with larger partnerships and the creation of alliances
- Increase focus on sustainability and impact of donations
- Strengthen collaboration with partners
- Use philanthropic projects as a catalyst for larger investments
Virginia will be an integral part of our philanthropic team, taking the main responsibility for the water programmes. She will remain based in Sweden.