Previsico appoints Colin Ross as Chief Operating Officer to lead technical flood forecasting operations
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Stephanie Hendries- Published
- February 17, 2025
Previsico announces the promotion of Colin Ross to Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Colin will oversee technical operations, driving project management frameworks, and ensure efficient delivery of the company’s advanced IoT systems in the UK and US markets.
Colin, who has been with Previsico for over 4.5 years, brings a wealth of experience in project management and operations. Prior to his time at Previsico, Colin held key positions at Barratt Developments for three years and at Hive for eight years.
His expertise spans managing teams to execute projects on time and within budget, optimising business processes, and ensuring the smooth operation of technical systems.
Jonathan Jackson, CEO of Previsico, said: “I am very pleased to welcome Colin into the role of Chief Operating Officer as we continue to deliver the world’s leading real-time surface water flood forecast technology. Colin’s vast experience and expertise in systems and project management will be an enormous asset in his role leading the technical operations for the company.”
In his expanded responsibilities, Colin will spearhead the development of a project management framework, lead technical operations, and ensure the seamless deployment of Previsico’s IoT flood sensor systems. His remit will include mobilising round-the-clock system monitoring and support, while also enhancing systems and business processes to improve operational efficiency.
Colin Ross shared his enthusiasm for the role, stating: “I am thrilled to be bringing my skills and experience to this new role, as Previsico continues to experience strong growth and increased market traction for its cutting-edge live flood forecasting solutions. I look forward to expanding our support in helping businesses become more flood resilient, both in the UK and US.”
Previsico remains committed to delivering world-leading flood resilience technology, combining hyperlocal forecasts, live hydrodynamic modelling, and IoT sensor technologies, to help insurers, businesses, and communities mitigate the impacts of flooding.