I’m writing this introduction, from my Copenhagen home office, in the middle of the first European wave of COVID-19. What can I say or share that makes sense and adds value? Partners and customers surely have other priorities. But this crisis invites us to self-reflection and the first thought that comes to my mind is a positive one: how fortunate we are to work in a field that matters and is resilient. Whether it is water itself or infrastructure related to or exposed to water, the decisions we are facing are as important as ever.

My second thought is about the opportunity for the water industry to come out of the crisis stronger – increasing impact and efficiency while decreasing our carbon footprint. The journey of new ways of working and digitalisation started in 2017 for DHI. Having crossed the halfway point, I am excited that 2020 marks the beginning of a scale-up. You will experience continuous deployment of 24/7 cloud services to power the water decisions you have to make in your business. With the solid platform our people have built and repeatedly tested over time, we are all geared up to be the ignition in your journey to digital success.

My final reflection is about the post COVID-19 world order. After a megacycle dominated by globalisation and finance, we have the opportunity to set a new course. One that is more inclusive, more balanced and more sustainable. A story we can tell our children with some sense of pride. On behalf of DHI, I look forward to engaging with you in the new world.

Antoine Labrosse, CEO