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Design Excellence in Wastewater Treatment

With expertise spanning engineering, project delivery, commissioning, operations, business management and client engagement, our people combine technical excellence with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

United by a commitment to innovation, quality and continuous improvement, we work collaboratively to deliver high-performance water and wastewater treatment solutions that provide lasting value for clients across municipal, industrial and environmental sectors.

Together, our team ensures Aerofloat remains a trusted partner in addressing complex water challenges for Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

Ray Anderson

Executive Director

Ray Anderson is an Executive Director and co-founder of Aerofloat, with more than 50 years of experience in wastewater treatment, environmental engineering and water reuse solutions.

Ray has led the design, construction and delivery of more than 700 treatment plants across municipal and industrial sectors, building a reputation for innovation, technical excellence and practical problem-solving. He is a Chartered Engineer in both Chemical and Mechanical disciplines. His expertise spans process design, research and development, product commercialisation, project delivery and business leadership. He has developed multiple patented treatment technologies that are now deployed across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Beyond his engineering contributions, Ray is a strong advocate for Aerofloat’s commitment to reconciliation and building meaningful relationships with First Nations communities. He actively supports the company’s Reconciliation Action Plan and values opportunities to spend time on Country, learn from Traditional Owners and support initiatives that create positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

At Aerofloat, Ray continues to drive technical innovation, oversees the design of major projects and mentors the next generation of engineers, with a focus on delivering high-performance wastewater treatment solutions that meet complex operational and environmental challenges.

Michael Anderson

CEO

Michael Anderson is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Aerofloat, with more than 15 years of experience delivering innovative wastewater treatment solutions across Australia and New Zealand.

He has led the design and delivery of more than 120 treatment plants and oversees Aerofloat’s national operations, including engineering, project delivery and Aftercare services. Michael manages a multidisciplinary team of more than 50 staff and subcontractors, ensuring projects are delivered seamlessly from concept and design through to commissioning and long-term operation.

A hands-on leader, Michael is deeply committed to developing the next generation of industry professionals. He creates opportunities for team members to expand their capabilities, take ownership of complex projects, and advance into senior technical, operational, and leadership positions. Seeing people grow and thrive in their careers remains one of the most rewarding aspects of his role.

Widely recognised for his innovation-driven approach, Michael has spearheaded the development of several of Aerofloat’s patented treatment technologies and has played a key role in establishing the company as a leader in emerging sectors such as plastics recycling wastewater treatment, water reuse and PFAS treatment. Under his technical leadership, Aerofloat received the prestigious Consensus GreenTech Award for its innovative plastics recycling wastewater technology and continues to develop solutions that help customers meet evolving environmental and regulatory challenges.

His expertise spans process design, product development, project management and commercial delivery. Working closely with clients, Michael combines innovation with practical engineering to deliver reliable, compliant and future-focused treatment solutions.

Tim McCann

Executive Director

Tim McCann is General Manager at Aerofloat, overseeing electrical, automation, operations and site compliance across the company’s wastewater treatment projects.

With more than 20 years of experience in electrical, instrumentation and control systems, Tim leads the integration of automation technologies that ensure Aerofloat’s treatment plants are safe, reliable and easy to operate. He plays a key role in the delivery of complex industrial, municipal, landfill and resource-sector projects, working closely with engineering, manufacturing and commissioning teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

Tim also leads Aerofloat’s health, safety and operational compliance programs, maintaining a strong focus on risk management, quality assurance and continuous improvement. Known for his practical, hands-on approach, he helps ensure Aerofloat’s projects are delivered to the highest standards of safety, performance and long-term reliability to ISO certification standards.