Planet Water Foundation
Mark Steele is an accomplished entrepreneur and executive with over three decades of experience in international development, engineering, and business management. As the Founder and CEO of Planet Water Foundation since November 2009, Mark has dedicated efforts to providing clean water solutions and education programs to disadvantaged communities across 26 countries. In January 2023, Mark also established Casa Flamenco Tequila, a brand that emphasizes artisan-crafted tequila sourced from Jalisco's estate-grown Blue Weber agave. Prior to these roles, Mark served as the Chief Operating Officer for Asia-Pacific at TomTom, enhancing navigation solutions and digital maps, and as President of ITT China, where Mark oversaw operations in vital engineering markets. Mark holds a Bachelor's degree in International Studies and Business from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and studied at Shizuoka University in Japan.
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Planet Water Foundation
Planet Water Foundation, is a US based, non-profit organization committed to bringing clean water to the world's most disadvantaged communities through the installation of community-based water filtration systems and the deployment of hygiene education programs. Planet Water projects are focused on children, schools, and rural communities across the Asia-Pacific region and Latin America. Access to clean drinking water is a pressing issue with 663 million people across the globe lacking access to clean water. Water poverty is a cross cutting issue that not only has an impact on health but also has significant implications for education, gender equity, and social wellbeing. To address this critical need, Planet Water has deployed more than 1,700 projects across 28 countries since 2009, providing more than 4 million children and community members with access to clean, safe drinking water.