Daniel Lambert is a pioneering figure deeply committed to water and energy sustainability, dedicated to fostering positive social, environmental, and economic progress in communities. With a track record spanning Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Pacific Islands, South America, and Africa, Daniel has spearheaded many successful projects. He channels his passion into driving transformative change in water management, both in developed and developing regions. His motivation stems from firsthand experience witnessing the life-altering impact of improved water and sanitation on families and communities.
Daniel is Co-Founder and Managing Director of Legacie, an Australian company that develops industrial water infrastructure projects, with a focus on shared infrastructure solutions to unlock value in the resources and industry sectors across Australia. Prior to co-founding Legacie, Daniel served as CEO of WaterStart for Australia and New Zealand. Before WaterStart, he was Executive Manager for Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions at Unitywater. In addition to his managerial duties, he serves as an Adjunct Professor in Humanitarian Engineering at UNSW in Sydney and is a distinguished Fellow at the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering.
Daniel’s contributions have earned him acclaim, named Professional Engineer of the Year by Engineers Australia and recognized as one of Australia's 'Most Innovative Engineers'. The Australian Water Association also lauded him as the NSW Water Professional of the Year. An esteemed keynote speaker, he has delivered speeches at conferences and industry events across Australia, Asia, and Europe.
Deeply involved in championing water-related causes and nurturing emerging talent, Daniel holds advisory roles at Operation Water, RedR Australia, Engineers Australia, Engineers Without Borders Australia, Carbon8 Fund Ltd, African Leadership Academy, UNSW Global Water Institute, Australian Water Partnership, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, Alliance for Water Stewardship, Australian Water Association, and WaterAid Australia, where he Chairs the Queensland Ambassadors Committee.
