We’re thrilled to welcome Victor Perton as our new ambassador at IWN! Known as “That Optimism Man,” Victor is a passionate champion of optimism and a global advocate for cultivating positivity in leadership and life.
As the Chief Optimism Officer at The Centre for Optimism, Victor is on a mission to penetrate the “fog of pessimism” with infectious joy and magnetic optimism. Through his work with universities, corporations, governments, and even prisons, he inspires audiences to embrace resilience, strategy, and innovation through a positive lens.
Victor’s journey is as diverse as his outlook. From serving as a Commissioner to the Americas and shaping the Australian G20 Presidency to leading discussions on leadership and abundance thinking in the water sector, his experience speaks to the transformative power of optimism.
A skilled keynote speaker, workshop leader, and MC, Victor brings humour, music, and actionable insights to his engagements, leaving participants energized and inspired. His book, Optimism: The How and Why, serves as a guide to living and leading with positivity.
Victor lives the habits he teaches, asking, “What’s been the best thing in your day?” and spreading joy with every interaction. His commitment to optimism aligns perfectly with IWN’s values, and we’re excited to see his influence spark fresh energy and innovation within our community.
What Being the IWN Ambassador Means to Me“Being the Intelligent Water Networks Ambassador is a profound honor, allowing me to champion a movement that breathes optimism, resilience, generosity, and abundance thinking into our sector. I find joy in its gatherings and the vision of ‘Tomorrow’s water innovations today’ compelling, as it drives IWN to be a beacon of innovation, propelling us towards a sustainable and vibrant future for water management.”
The Importance of IWN’s Vision and Purpose to the Water Sector, Including Sparking Sector Optimism
“Intelligent Water Networks stands at the forefront of transforming our sector, fostering collaboration and pioneering solutions that address the challenges of today while preparing us for tomorrow. I also love the purpose ‘To be a catalyst for the transformation of the water industry,’ for as you know, optimism is the key to successful change and transformation projects. I am deeply inspired by the vision of ‘Tomorrow’s water innovations today,’ and as Ambassador, I am committed to amplifying this momentum, ensuring that many innovative people in our sector contribute to this transformative journey.”
What I Will Be Doing as Ambassador to Further IWN’s Role in Driving Sector Transformation
“Intelligent Water Networks plays a vital role in igniting optimism, resilience, generosity, and abundance thinking within our sector—it’s the catalyst for the transformative change we all seek. Every week, I talk about IWN in speeches on optimism and innovation, and when I read about interesting work globally, I often write and highlight IWN’s achievements. As you know, I will also be asking its members what makes them optimistic, what brings them joy, and for their best stories to share. In my role as Ambassador, I will seek to connect IWN to the smartest thinkers outside its orbit, working tirelessly to inspire, connect, and empower our community to achieve the bold transformations necessary for a resilient water future.”
Let’s embrace optimism together with Victor leading the charge!
