Our Why

Water is becoming one of the defining infrastructure challenges of our time. Growing populations, climate pressures, and aging systems are placing increasing strain on water resources around the world. Communities, industries, and cities need solutions that are reliable, economically viable, and capable of operating in demanding environments.

Advances in treatment technology and modular infrastructure are now making it possible to deliver water systems that are simpler, more efficient, and more adaptable than traditional approaches. Aureon was created to help bridge this gap — combining practical engineering, modern technologies, and disciplined execution to deliver durable water solutions where they are needed most.

Water is inherently timeless and circular. Our role is not to impose complexity, but to help facilitate efficient, low-impact systems that support the long-term balance between social, environmental, and economic needs — delivering water infrastructure that serves communities and industries reliably for generations.

"Driven by excellence and dedication to those we serve, Aureon delivers durable, practical, and economically viable water solutions."

How We Work

Aureon is built around an agile team of experienced water industry professionals with decades of combined expertise across desalination, groundwater treatment, municipal infrastructure, and industrial water systems.

We position ourselves as long-term partners to our clients, supporting projects across the full lifecycle — from early-stage advisory and feasibility through system design, planning, deployment, and ongoing operations and maintenance. This integrated approach allows us to remain accountable for performance and ensure that the solutions we deliver operate reliably over time.

Aureon works with a wide range of water treatment technologies and remains technology-agnostic in identifying the most effective solution for each project. At the same time, we maintain strategic partnerships and licensing arrangements with leading technology providers, giving us access to advanced treatment systems that offer meaningful advantages in energy efficiency, operational simplicity, and long-term cost performance.

By combining experienced people, practical engineering, and access to advanced treatment technologies, Aureon is able to deliver water solutions that are both technically robust and economically sustainable.

Team

Charley Law

Founder & CEO

Charley Law has over a decade of experience developing projects across infrastructure, natural resources, and emerging markets, working throughout Africa, Latin America, and Europe in complex jurisdictions. His background spans commodity trading, mining development, and international project structuring, where he has combined commercial strategy, capital raising, and operational leadership to build partnerships and deliver projects in challenging environments. Charley has also been involved in water infrastructure initiatives through Chelsea Water and Noble Water Solutions, supporting the development and deployment of treatment solutions in underserved regions. Alongside his commercial work, he is an author and executive coach working with founders and CEOs on purpose-led leadership, talent development, and high-performing teams. He holds a Master of Arts in Politics from the University of Edinburgh.

David Mercer

Chief Operating Officer

David Mercer is a senior water infrastructure executive with over 30 years of international experience delivering complex water and wastewater projects across the mining, industrial, and municipal sectors. His career spans leadership roles with major global engineering and infrastructure firms, where he has overseen the design, construction, and operation of large-scale treatment plants, desalination systems, and industrial water infrastructure across Africa, the Middle East, and Australia.

David has extensive experience in project delivery, engineering management, and operational leadership, with particular expertise in water systems for mining, oil and gas, and heavy industry. His work has included the deployment of advanced desalination technologies, industrial wastewater treatment facilities, and integrated water infrastructure for large-scale resource projects.

At Aureon, David leads project delivery, engineering operations, and infrastructure deployment, ensuring the company’s water systems are designed, implemented, and operated to the highest standards of reliability and performance.

Frankie A'Bear

Head of Engineering

Frankie A’Bear is a professional civil engineer specialising in water infrastructure and municipal water systems across Africa. She holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Exeter and is a registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng). Frankie has held engineering roles with leading international firms including Zutari and WSP, where she delivered complex municipal infrastructure projects including reservoirs, pump stations, water services networks, and large-scale environmental rehabilitation programs.

Her technical expertise spans hydraulic modelling, sustainable urban water systems, and the design of resilient water infrastructure suited to the social, economic, and environmental realities of developing regions. She has also contributed to municipal engineering policy development, helping shape infrastructure planning frameworks for major African cities. At Aureon, Frankie leads engineering strategy, system design, and the technical delivery of water treatment and infrastructure projects.

Peace Musonge

Strategic Partnerships

Peace Musonge is a water systems specialist and policy advisor with extensive experience working at the intersection of science, governance, and development across Africa and internationally. She holds a PhD in Bioscience Engineering and has worked with governments, NGOs, and global development partners on the design and implementation of resilient water, sanitation, and environmental systems. As a Program Manager at Aquaya, her work focuses on strengthening water governance, guiding donor-funded programs, and translating scientific evidence into practical policy and investment decisions. At Aureon, Peace leads business development and strategic partnerships in East Africa, supporting engagement with governments, development institutions, and regional stakeholders to advance sustainable water infrastructure solutions.

Kevin Paxton

Technical Advisor

Kevin Paxton is a civil engineer and the founder of Noble Water Solutions, a company recognised for developing award-winning water treatment technologies designed for challenging environments. With decades of experience across Africa, he has led the design and deployment of water systems serving communities, industrial operators, and the oil and gas sector, including numerous humanitarian and CSR initiatives focused on improving access to safe drinking water. Kevin brings deep technical expertise and a lifelong commitment to practical, African-led solutions — developing simple, durable, and sustainable technologies tailored to the realities of the regions they serve. At Aureon, he provides advisory support across technology integration, system design, and project planning.

Henry H. Hidell

Senior Advisor

Henry R. Hidell III is the founder and Chairman of Hidell-Eyster International, a global consultancy specialising in water resource management, the beverage industry, and international water infrastructure development. Over more than five decades, he has advised governments, multinational corporations, and industry bodies on water strategy, capital formation, and the development of water and beverage facilities across North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Mr. Hidell has served in leadership roles with the International Bottled Water Association and the International Council of Bottled Water Associations, and is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading experts in the global water and beverage sector. At Aureon, he provides strategic advisory support, bringing international perspective, industry depth, and decades of experience in water development and commercialisation.

Dr. Samuel Okoyeer

Director, Infrastructure Finance

Dr. Samuel Okoye is an infrastructure finance specialist with more than 25 years of experience structuring and financing large-scale projects across emerging markets. His career includes senior roles advising governments, development finance institutions, and private investors on public–private partnerships and infrastructure investment across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

Dr. Okoye has worked extensively on water, energy, and transport infrastructure, supporting the structuring and financing of complex projects involving multilateral lenders, export credit agencies, and private sector partners. His expertise spans project finance, blended finance, and the mobilisation of institutional capital for infrastructure development.

At Aureon, Dr. Okoye supports the development and financing of large-scale water infrastructure projects, helping structure investment partnerships and funding solutions that enable sustainable and commercially viable water systems.

Michael Ndlovu

Field Operations & Project

Michael Ndlovu supports Aureon’s field operations across project assessment, monitoring, and site development. His work focuses on on-the-ground evaluation of water resources, system performance testing, data collection, and supporting the early-stage development of water infrastructure projects.

With experience working closely with municipalities, industrial operators, and local stakeholders, Michael plays an important role in building relationships, identifying project opportunities, and supporting the preparation of tenders and project proposals. His combination of technical field capability and strong local engagement helps ensure that Aureon’s projects are grounded in practical realities and aligned with the needs of the communities and industries they serve.