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Manuel Hidalgo

Sector: Circular economy / Water consulting and stewardship

Expertise: Water assurance and stewardship

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Educational Experience

MSc Chemistry - 1986

Universidad Autonoma de Madrid

MSc Environmental Management - 2001

Universidad Politecnica de Madrid

Languages spoken

Arabic,

English,

Spanish,

French

Available to work internationally

Yes

I'm available to work

Freelance

Hourly

What I specialize in

Senior environment, waste and resource recovery leader with 35+ years across the GCC, MENA, Europe, and Americas, combining consulting leadership, waste-sector growth, regulatory compliance, circular economy, water strategy and infrastructure sustainability. Proven record building environmental functions, leading multidisciplinary teams, advising public and private-sector stakeholders, and converting environmental strategy into operational, commercial and regulatory outcomes. Strong Saudi and GCC exposure across giga-project governance, industrial-city waste management, environmental permitting and enforcement, resource recovery, water reuse and circular economy. Positioned to lead and grow a Middle East Environment, Waste & Resource Recovery portfolio by strengthening client partnerships, building delivery capability, driving profitable growth and aligning technical solutions with regional transformation agendas.

Previous projects

Directed the Environmental Compliance Assurance Program, Integrated Water Management Strategy and Resource Recovery Value Chain projects for RCU in AlUla.

Exceeded Yanbu Ind. City recycling targets, 74% recycling versus a 60% target and diverting 30,000 tons through a SAR 35M waste diversion and recycling optimisation program

How can I help you

I help organizations, governments, and project developers turn sustainability ambition into practical, measurable impact. With strong experience in water and waste management, circular economy, environmental compliance, regulatory frameworks, and ESG-driven transformation, I support clients in designing strategies, improving operations, strengthening compliance systems, and unlocking resource recovery opportunities.

I also help identify and integrate eco-friendly, nature-based, and low-impact solutions that reduce environmental risks, improve resilience, and support more circular, sustainable, and water-positive models.

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