About FTD

Rethinking Water as a Strategic Advantage

Water is no longer a background utility—it’s a defining constraint and a source of competitive edge for industrial leaders.

Transforming how industry uses water—so sustainability isn’t a constraint, but a catalyst for innovation and growth.

Who we are

Collaboration & Leadership

FTD is a mission-driven partner advancing industrial water performance and sustainability at scale. From day one, our mission has been to reduce water use and contamination, increase reuse, and deliver measurable impact across thousands of facilities. We combine advanced software, expert guidance, and industry leadership—convening partners, shaping roadmaps and standards, and building the “technology bridge” between innovators and operators. The result is faster, lower-risk decisions that improve efficiency and reliability.

With water scarcity rising, manufacturing demand increasing, and expertise in short supply, new solutions can’t be built in isolation. FTD brings companies, technologies, and experts together to solve shared challenges. By driving best practices, new standards, and data-driven processes across the sector, we’re helping define the next era of responsible water management—built in partnership with our customers.

Inside the Perfect Storm
of Industrial Water

Rapid growth, aging infrastructure, and sustainability pressures are converging—demanding a new paradigm for water leadership.

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Leadership

The minds behind it all

FTD Solutions is guided by leaders who bring decades of experience in water engineering, operations, and technology. Their vision turns water challenges into opportunities for growth.

Chief Executive Officer

Slava Libman, PhD, PE

 25+ years of leadership in operational excellence and water technology innovation.

Meet Slava, a driven innovator dedicated to advancing sustainability through engineering expertise and cutting-edge solutions. With a PhD in Environmental Engineering, he has spent his entire career focused on water technology and its impact on the industry. Slava leads teams in UPW (ultrapure water), industrial water treatment, and facilities technology development, challenging conventional thinking to drive progress.

Chief Operating Officer

Dave Buesser, PE

30+ years of engineering and operational experience in complex industrial systems.

Meet Dave, a problem-solver who loves engaging with people and leveraging a systematic approach to provide solutions. He values building strong relationships based on trust and results. With a focus on quality and clear communication, he believes that great things can be accomplished by bringing together conscientious, high integrity, skilled people with a common goal.

Board Chair

Karen Jensen, PE

25+ years in operations and business management, guiding strategic growth.

Jensen is a Professional Engineer who earned her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nebraska with Tau Beta Phi and Chi Epsilon honors and later earned a Master of Business Administration with Beta Gamma Sigma honors from Illinois State University. She has over 30 years of experience with various companies blending consulting operations and business matters.

Former Chief Technology Officer

Boris Eliosov, PhD, PE

In memory of Boris’ foundational contributions to FTD, we honor his legacy.

Collaboration

Leading the future of industrial water — together

FTD Solutions combines deep industry expertise with a collaborative approach to industrial water management.

We help organizations turn water into a source of efficiency, resilience, and long-term value—guiding operators as trusted partners in sustainability and innovation.

Accelerating adoption through strategic collaboration, the FTD Technology Bridge connects solution providers and end-users, ensuring new technologies are validated, optimized, and ready for deployment.

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See how FTD can help you manage water systems more efficiently, reduce risk, and improve performance. Already working with FTD? Reach out for help with your platform, features, or technical questions.

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