Ed Quilty
About Ed Quilty
Ed Quilty is a seasoned director and executive with extensive experience in the water management sector. He has held leadership roles at various organizations, including serving as Interim CEO at Semios Technologies and founding Aquatic Informatics, which became a leader in water data management solutions.
Work at Semios Technologies
Ed Quilty has been serving as a Director at Semios Technologies since 2018. He previously held the position of Interim CEO for a five-month period in 2022. His tenure at Semios has been marked by a focus on advancing technology solutions in the agricultural sector.
Education and Expertise
Ed Quilty has an extensive educational background. He is a PhD candidate in Hydrology and Water Resources Science from The University of British Columbia, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of Victoria, completed from 1990 to 1995. Additionally, he completed the Directors Education Program at the Institute of Corporate Directors from 2021 to 2022 and participated in the Entrepreneurial Masters Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2016 to 2018.
Background in Water Management
Ed Quilty founded Aquatic Informatics in 2003, which grew to become the largest water data management and analytics software company globally, serving over 2000 customers across 60 countries. He served as President and CEO of Aquatic Informatics until 2020, when he transitioned to Danaher Corporation, where he held the position of President for two years.
Achievements in Corporate Leadership
Quilty played a significant role in the acquisition of Aquatic Informatics by Danaher in 2020. His leadership has been instrumental in developing SaaS solutions that address critical issues related to safe drinking water, wastewater treatment, and environmental protection. After retiring from Danaher in July 2022, he shifted his focus to impact investing and corporate director roles.
Current Roles and Contributions
As of 2024, Ed Quilty is the Chief Executive Officer of MOBILTEX CorTalk and serves as a Director at both MOBILTEX CorTalk and Cascadia Seaweed. He has also been a Director at The Kidney Foundation of Canada since 2019. His current roles reflect his commitment to addressing global climate and environmental issues, particularly those affecting water bodies.