Ben Fash

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director @ Fluence Corporation

About

Results-focused leader with a unique combination of financial, operational, M&A and capital markets experience. Proven track record of achieving exceptional results in fast-paced, performance-driven environments. Strong problem-solving skills especially in high-pressure situations. Broad experience spanning multiple industries with a focus on water and wastewater treatment with the ability to learn on the fly and apply learnings from previous situations to solve current business issues. Experience in the formulation, measurement and execution of business strategy with executive teams and Board of Directors. Reputation for honesty, integrity, leadership and a strong work ethic.

Country

Canada

City

Toronto

Industry

Utilities

Skill

Operations Management, Strategic Human Resource Planning, Investor Relations, Board Relations, Strategy, Financial Planning, Planning Budgeting & Forecasting, Forecasting, Water Treatment, Waste Water Treatment Plants, Industrial Water Treatment, Corporate Governance, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Strategic Financial Planning, Financial Markets, Supply Chain Management, M&A experience

Experience

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Fluence Corporation

2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Leading Fluence as a global leader in water‑technology, delivering modular and decentralized treatment solutions. As CEO & MD, focused on setting the strategic vision and inspire a high‑performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, and operational excellence. Drive sustainable growth by expanding global markets, strengthening commercial execution, and scaling proven technologies. Oversee financial performance and capital strategy to ensure long‑term profitability while advancing Fluence’s mission to provide energy‑efficient, environmentally responsible water solutions worldwide.

Chief Financial Officer

Fluence Corporation

2023-1 - 2026-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Chief Financial Officer

Dumas Contracting Ltd.

2021-7 - 2023-1 · 1 yr 7 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Newterra

2015-10 - 2021-6 · 5 yrs 9 mos

Executive Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy

Newterra

2015-7 - 2015-10 · 4 mos

Vice President, Corporate Development

Newterra

2012-9 - 2015-7 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Toronto, Canada Area

Associate

Birch Hill Equity Partners

2010-6 - 2012-7 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Toronto, Canada Area

• Execution of private equity investments – extensive experience performing due diligence, financial analysis & modeling, industry analysis, negotiating legal agreements and arranging external debt financing • Ongoing support of portfolio companies upon ownership including strategic guidance, company-building, follow-on growth investments and acquisitions, reporting and supporting the Board of Directors • Executed 3 buyouts - details available upon request

Associate

Credit Suisse

2007-9 - 2010-6 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Toronto, Canada Area

• Supported senior coverage officers in the metals & mining and oil & gas sectors in Canada • Broad product experience including M&A advisory, equity and leveraged financings / high yield • Associate Leadership Award (2010) – Presented to top ranked performers globally • Head of analyst recruiting for Canada office • Executed multiple equity financings and M&A transactions - details available upon request

Analyst

RBC Capital Markets

2005 - 2007 · 2 yrs

Toronto, Canada Area

• Significant buy-side, sell-side, divestiture, LBO, valuation and financial modeling experience • Broad generalist industry experience • Significant transaction experience - details available upon request

Supply Chain Analyst, Management Trainee

Maple Leaf Foods Inc

2005-3 - 2005-10 · 8 mos

Toronto, Canada Area

• Managed production and optimized inventory for the pork category through collaboration with sales and marketing • Reported on key performance indicators to operations executives