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Kevin Gast

Questioner · DISC type c
Chairman & CEO at VVater
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Kevin Gast is the Co-Founder, CEO, and Chairman of VVater, a next-generation water treatment company. With over 20 years of executive leadership in more than 30 countries, he has driven innovation across numerous industries, including utilities, wastewater, and food & beverage. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from AIU.

Originally from South Africa, Kevin relocated to Austin, Texas, with his wife, Zanliette, and their three teenage daughters in 2020. He is described as a "South African by birthright, German by blood, and Texan by heart, " reflecting his global experience and commitment to his new home and community.

In a significant milestone, VVater recently secured a multi-million-dollar contract to handle 100% of a Fortune 50 food & beverage manufacturers discharge water.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Chairman & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Kevin shows up

Systematic
Price-Sensitive
Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to fully evaluate every situation. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Priorities

Topics Kevin cares about

Water Technology
As CEO of VVater, he is pioneering chemical-free, electricity-based water treatment with proprietary technologies like the award-winning Farady Reactors to solve global water challenges.
Business Leadership
Recently recognized as "Best CEO" by the Austin Business Journal (2024) and a "Business Leader of the Year" by Inc. Magazine (2025) for his impactful leadership.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
Chairman & CEO
VVater
7-2023
Chairman
GAST
2-2001 - 6-2023
Chief Executive Officer
GAST
8-2007
Non Executive Director
ABX Pharmaceuticals
1-2001
Director
ZWAHILI PRIVATE GAME LODGE
In the press

Media appearances

Listen to Kevin Gast talk to The Water Entrepreneur Podcast about VVater and how it was founded. Featured in VVater (News)
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The Next Generation of Water Treatment with VVater's Kevin Gast. Featured in Water Values Podcast
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Education
Education details unavailable
University of Cambridge
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
AIU
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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