Mr Anders Berntell

Responsibilities 

Mr Anders Berntell is one of the leading voices in the water sector today. In 2002, he joined SIWI as Executive Director where he is responsible for overall development and direction of SIWI's activities. This includes administration of the globally reputed World Water Week, SIWI's Knowledge Services and SIWI water prize activities. Under his leadership, SIWI has undergone tremendous growth and transformation to become a world renowned and leading-edge future-oriented water policy institute. SIWIs work in applied research, advisory services and capacity building continues to grow in international recognition.

Competence 

Mr Berntell, a biologist by training, has worked within the field of water, environment and development for 30 years. His contact network in Sweden and abroad is therefore extensive. Prior to joining SIWI, he was Director of Water at the Swedish Ministry of the Environment for seven years and held overall responsibility for all national and international water issues.

Internationally, Mr Berntell worked with overall policy issues within the water area and cooperated with environment ministries and water departments in different countries, with donors and development banks, the European Union and with organisations both inside and outside the United Nations system.

Background 

Mr Berntell has a background in the Swedish Environmental administration, starting at the County Administrative Level, thereafter being responsible for water related environmental monitoring and evaluation for the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.