Florian Klingel

Florian Klingel is an experienced water supply, sanitation, and water resources management expert who currently serves as the CEO of Skat Consulting Ltd.12 He has a background in environmental engineering, having obtained a Dipl.-Ing. (MSc) in Environmental Engineering from 1997 to 2001.1

Throughout his career, Klingel has been involved in various projects as a project manager and technical expert in the water sector.2 His expertise extends to water supply systems, wastewater management, and water resources management.25

Education and Professional Development

Klingel has continuously invested in his professional development:

• He completed a CAS Management Seminar for Small and Medium Enterprises from 2020 to 20211
• He also obtained a CAS Leadership IAP in 20191
• Prior to his MSc, he completed a Vordiplom (Landeskultur und Umweltschutz) from 1995 to 19971

Career at Skat Consulting Ltd.

Florian Klingel has been with Skat Consulting Ltd. for several years, progressing through different roles:

• He started as a Water Specialist and Project Manager1
• He later became the CEO of the company, a position he has held for about 5 years4

However, it's worth noting that as of June 30, 2023, Klingel announced he would be stepping down from his role as CEO by the end of the year.4

Research and Expertise

As an environmental engineer, Klingel has been involved in research related to water treatment and supply systems. His work has included:

• Studying in-situ removal of iron and manganese in water treatment plants5
• Focusing on new technologies for water supply systems5

Florian Klingel is based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, and has a significant professional network, with over 500 connections on LinkedIn.3