Dave Flinton is Chief Innovation, Technology and Product Management Officer at Xylem, leading the company’s technology and innovation strategy and global product portfolio. In this role, Dave and his team develop and commercialize advanced technologies and innovations that create sustainable benefits for customers and communities around the world. He and his team also lead Xylem’s external innovation efforts, bringing together a broad and global network of innovation partners to incubate and accelerate development of emerging and breakthrough water solutions. Xylem is a Fortune 1000 global water technology provider with one mission: to help our customers solve water through the power of technology and expertise.