Victor AbouRahal, CEO of Nerovate (www.nerovate.com) – a Saudi based WaterTech company, is redefining water management. Under his leadership, the company uses innovative, sustainable, and data-driven solutions to help utilities cut costs, boost efficiency, and promote long-term water sustainability. Guided by the tagline, ‘Together, we make your hidden costs visible!‘, Victor and his team are transforming water management across the KSA, GCC, and beyond.
A Visionary Leader Shaping the Future of Water Through Innovation
Victor has spent more than 25 years spearheading digital transformation projects across the Middle East, with extensive experience in industries such as oil & gas and water across both public and private sectors. Armed with a Global Executive MBA from INSEAD and professional certifications in Ai, PMP, Six Sigma, and ITIL, he combines academic excellence with practical leadership.
The drive comes from a firm belief that technology, when harnessed with purpose, can address some of humanity’s most urgent challenges. This conviction led to the founding of Nerovate, with the aim of making water management smarter, more efficient, and sustainably impactful.
Revolutionizing Water Management Through Smart Technology
Nerovate’s flagship offering, O3 Water Solutions, is a cutting-edge SaaS platform that combines AI, IoT, and lean management to transform the operations of water utilities. The platform delivers real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, KPI management, and automated decision-making – empowering utilities to reduce costs, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance sustainability across their water networks, while ensuring water quality.
Strategy. Innovation. Leadership.
As CEO, Victor AbouRahal’s primary focus is on strategy, innovation, and building strong partnerships. Key milestones include introducing O3 Water Solutions in Saudi Arabia, expanding implementations to Europe with facilities in France, and forming strategic alliances with leading industry players locally and internationally. Nerovate’s implementation strategies have not only generated significant savings for the company but also increased profitability for its clients. These achievements have quickly positioned Nerovate as a leading force in digital water transformation.
“Innovation is not just about generating ideas – it’s about turning them into real-world solutions that create lasting impact!” notes Victor AbouRahal.
Turning Threats into Opportunities
The greatest challenge lies in driving change within industries that have deep-rooted legacy systems. Convincing stakeholders to adopt digital-first models requires persistence—particularly when navigating three demanding and slow-moving factors: the Saudi market, the water industry, and governmental clients.
What keeps Victor and Nerovate motivated is the tangible impact of their work. When utilities experience a 30% reduction in breakdowns or a 25% improvement in efficiency, it’s a clear sign that real problems are being solved and meaningful opportunities are being realized.
Victor AbouRahal drives change through inspired leadership.
Victor AbouRahal drives change through inspired leadership. He is a prime example of an exceptional leader, whose words of motivation inspire the team to follow his vision. Nerovate’s teams are based in Riyadh, with extended arms in Dubai and Paris, blending global best practices with local expertise. The company fosters a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering employees to take ownership. Victor motivates his team by showing how their work directly contributes to sustainability goals, such as Saudi Vision 2030, while addressing global water challenges.
“Leadership is about empowering others to create impact.” Victor AbouRahal emphasizes.
Visionary Leader
Victor AbouRahal is recognized for his collaborative, hands-on, vision-driven leadership, guided by the mantra of aligning strategy with execution and driving decisions through data.
Impact and Accolades
The company has achieved remarkable milestones, including a 25% improvement in equipment effectiveness, a 30% reduction in breakdowns, and rapid deployments across multiple regions.
Victor AbouRahal has also been honored with prestigious recognitions such as “CEO of the Year (AI-Powered Water Monitoring) in Riyadh 2025”, 10 Exceptional Business Leaders 2024” and “Promising CEOs to Watch 2024”.
Roadmap to 2026
The company is currently revamping its product and business model to go global with a faster, more scalable platform. Its immediate focus is on expanding O3 Water Solutions across the GCC first and then Europe, enriched with AI-driven capabilities. By 2026, it envisions establishing itself as the leading partner for water utilities in the GCC, championing integrated and sustainable water management.
Next-Gen Water
The water sector is facing a critical juncture. Challenges like low margins, resource scarcity, outdated infrastructure, and rising operational costs are compelling utilities to rethink their strategies. Digital transformation has become essential, not optional, and this is where Nerovate plays a pivotal role. The company enables water utilities to adopt digital solutions, implement effective change management, and leverage data-driven decision-making to align with leading industries such as oil & gas, energy, finance, and healthcare.
Transforming Water Management
The company operates on a SaaS/hybrid model, delivering O3 Water Solutions as a scalable cloud platform with a local edge server. By combining software licensing with lean management consulting, Nerovate ensures clients not only adopt the technology but also maximize its value. With expertise in both water and technology, this WaterTech company stays closely engaged with clients, guiding them through every step of their transformation.
Embracing Change Proactively
Victor AbouRahal advises embracing change before it is imposed, noting that whether in business or life, innovation favors those who act proactively.
Think, Learn, Innovate: Victor AbouRahal’s Guide for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship isn’t just about the next big idea—it’s about solving real problems with impact. Surround yourself with people smarter than you, stay curious, and never wait for permission to make a difference.
Victor AbouRahal emphasizes the importance of embracing a learning mindset – questioning why things are done the way they are and continuously exploring how they can be improved. He believes the future belongs to those who challenge the status quo with purpose, and that today’s technologies and AI provide all the tools needed to make it happen.