Tom Soo is an executive and consultant in water resources management. He currently heads up the International Association of Hydro-Environmental Engineering and Research; is a founding member of the Water Policy Group, and chairs the International Advisory Committee of the UNSW Global Water Institute.

He has extensive global experience in leadership, institutional development, providing technical and management expertise as well as programme coordination. He has been Executive Director of IWRA and the World Water Council and also has a background in consulting to international institutions, public authorities, academia, as well as private industry.

Tom’s current focus areas include climate change adaptation and mitigation, water and energy transition, food security and nature; resiience against water hazards and disasters, digital transformation; institutional arrangements, strengthening the link between knowledge generation and policy making; building networks between private industry, research and government stakeholders. Over the years, Tom has participated in numerous international committees and task forces. He holds a research masters degree in geography; and also has a degree in computer systems engineering (electrical). He served previously as Chair of the Membership Committee on the IWRA Board from 2016-2018, and a Board Director from 2021-2024.