Patrick Moriarty

Patrick Moriarty is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IRCWASH, an organization focused on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services.1 He is a civil engineer by initial training and has extensive expertise in water resource management.1

Professional Background

Dr. Moriarty has over two decades of experience in various aspects of water management, service delivery, and local water governance, primarily in Africa and South Asia.1 He joined IRC in 2000 and has held several leadership positions within the organization, including:

• Head of knowledge development
• IRC's country director in Ghana
• Director of the Triple-S project

Education and Expertise

Patrick Moriarty holds multiple degrees:

• PhD in Geography
• MSc in Environmental Technology
• BAI in Civil Engineering3

His main area of interest lies in facilitating sector-wide changes that lead to improved water services and more sustainable water resource use.1 He particularly enjoys working at the intersection of policy, applied research, and practice.1

Current Role and Approach

As CEO of IRCWASH, Dr. Moriarty is dedicated to supporting water, sanitation, and hygiene services for life.2 He is known as a passionate "Systems Nerd" and also serves as the Chair at Sanitation and Water for All. His approach focuses on igniting and supporting sector-wide changes to bring improved services and more sustainable water resource use to all.1

Professional Presence

Patrick Moriarty is based in Burrington, England.4 His LinkedIn username is patrick-moriarty-b9656212, as mentioned in the query. He is also active on other platforms, sharing insights and advocating for sustainable WASH solutions.