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The People Powering Hydro Synergy

Behind every breakthrough at Hydro Synergy is a team of dedicated professionals. They are engineers, scientists, and innovators whose combined expertise drives sustainable water transformation across industries worldwide.

From Innovation to Impact

Founded in New Zealand, Hydro Synergy Ltd began with a mission to restore water ecosystems and advance sustainable industry practices. Today, our CSR ultrasound systems operate across NZ and Australia, helping industries achieve measurable ecological and operational improvements.

2018

Founding & R&D partnership with Hydro BioScience USA

2020

Field validation across aquaculture and municipal ponds.

2022

Expansion across NZ lakes and drinking water projects.

2024

Solar-powered and data-monitored ARC systems launched.

2024

Scaling into Mining and Industrial sectors.

Guided by Science. Driven by Sustainability.

Founded in New Zealand, Hydro Synergy Ltd began with a mission to restore water ecosystems and advance sustainable industry practices. Today, our CSR ultrasound systems operate across New Zealand, helping industries achieve measurable ecological and operational improvements.

Integrity in
Innovation

Every solution is grounded on peer-reviewed science and measurable outcomes.

Environmental
Stewardship

We reduce chemical dependency and protect aquatic ecosystems using clean CSR ultrasound.

Collaborative
Partnerships

We work closely with councils, communities, and industries to achieve shared water goals.

Critical Structural Resonance (CSR)

CSR is a low-power ultrasound technology (20–250 kHz) that targets algae and biofilms safely, improving water clarity, flocculation, and quality without chemicals or cavitation damage.

Trusted Across Water Industries

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Aquaculture
 

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Environmental &
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Municipal Water
Systems

​The People Behind the Purpose

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Ric Church

CEO | Primary Shareholder

With over 3 decades of experience in business strategy and international markets, to sustainable practices, Ric is a visionary leader and innovator driving Hydro Synergy’s sustainable growth and global transformation through strategic vision and leadership.

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Alisdair Gribben

CTO | Shareholder

With 3 decades in technical project leadership, Alisdair leads Hydro Synergy’s research and client operations, applying scientific precision to scale water remediation success.

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Brad Cole

Consultant | Shareholder

With more than 3 decades in the engineering and project management, leading projects and operations across the globe, Brad applies his mastery to advance Hydro Synergy’s operational excellence and scalable growth initiatives.

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PMP Aprille Arangcon-Amoroso

CMO & Head of Digital Infrastructure

With 14 years in lean technical operations and strategic marketing, Aprille leads Hydro Synergy’s global brand direction and digital growth strategy, aligning data, infrastructure architecture, and execution to deliver measurable performance.

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Katrina Wilgermein

Accounting

Katrina manages Hydro Synergy’s financial operations, supporting budgeting, reporting, and regulatory compliance. Her role ensures financial clarity and structured oversight as the company advances its strategic and operational objectives.

Operations Team

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Vince Jerich Lacsi

Automation & Integration Specialist 

Vince implements Hydro Synergy’s CRM automation architecture, translating strategic system designs into high-performance workflows and platform integrations. His expertise in marketing automation and data connectivity ensures operational precision, scalable lead intelligence, and seamless digital execution.

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Salvador Uchi

Adobe Graphic Designer | Video Editor

Salvador executes Hydro Synergy’s visual communications and digital asset production, delivering globally aligned brand materials across multimedia platforms. Specialising in graphic design and video production, he ensures creative outputs maintain technical precision, brand consistency, and structured documentation standards.

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Patricia Bianca Evangelista

Social Media Manager | Technical Writer

Patricia supports Hydro Synergy’s global marketing initiatives through digital campaign execution and technical content development. She ensures brand consistency across platforms, translating technical insights into clear, market-ready messaging.​

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Alyson Madriaga

Information Officer | Operations Admin

Alyson manages information integrity, document control, and asset versioning across Hydro Synergy’s operations. He contributes to the company’s evolving market intelligence framework through structured research and trend analysis, while maintaining accurate inventory records and logistics data to ensure operational accountability and traceability.

Certified Performance & Trusted Alliances

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