Meet SciDev’s Leadership Team
Seán Halpin
Managing director & CEO
Seán was appointed as SciDev’s CEO in 2022. An environmental professional with more than 15-years in the industry Seán was the co-founder and Commercial Director for Haldon Industries, which SciDev acquired in April 2021. During this period, Seán oversaw the strategic direction and significant growth of the water business to the market-leading position it holds today.
Having delivered some of the most complex water treatment projects across the Civil/Infrastructure, Mining, Remediation, Demolition, and Waste Management industries, Seán is focused on delivering high-quality, innovative solutions for clients and shareholders. He has a passion for helping his teams to navigate the commercial and technical complexities of projects and mentoring SciDev’s next generation of leaders.
Todd Scott
Chief Financial Officer
Todd was appointed as SciDev’s CFO in October 2025. An experienced finance executive with more than 20 years across capital markets, financial services, heavy industry and renewable energy. He has held senior leadership roles in both listed and growth-stage companies, including over a decade at Sims Limited (ASX:SGM) as Chief Financial Officer ANZ, Global Head of Strategy and M&A, and Head of Investor Relations. Prior to this he was a senior equity analyst at ABN Amro and Royal Bank of Scotland covering the mining, steel, and building material sectors.
He brings deep expertise in capital markets, corporate finance and strategic execution, supporting the Company’s continued focus on delivering its growth strategy.
Chris Dartez
Head of Energy Services
Chris is the President and Business Unit Head for the Energy Services team. An operations and business development leadership professional, Chris has more than 20 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas chemical industry with a technical knowledge of completions, cementing and coiled tubing fluids.
Chris has played a major role in the development of industry’s evolving economical & operational efficiency methods such as bulk last mile deliveries and concentrated chemistry delivery to the well site. A strategic and driven approach that has been successfully proven and adapted in the market over the past 15 years.
Jamiel Muhor
Head of Process Chemistry
Jamiel is a sales and marketing professional who brings a high level of technical expertise focused on driving innovative solutions to benefit our clients across both industries.
Jamiel is an established leader with expertise in developing strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and has a passion for helping his teams to navigate the commercial and technical complexities of the business development pipeline to enable the best possible outcome for all parties.
Ronan Duffy
Business Unit Head, Water Technologies - APAC
Ronan is responsible for driving the performance and success of SciDev’s Water Technologies business in APAC. He brings over 25 years of experience in the construction and water treatment industries across Australia, Europe and the UK.
Ronan has a proven track record in strategic leadership and commercial management, helping expand market share, increase revenue, and strengthen stakeholder relationships in both public and private sectors.
Prior to joining SciDev, Ronan served as Chief Operations Officer at Whitewater Group, leading strategic planning, business growth, project delivery, operational leadership, and quality and compliance.