Dr. Robert Bornhofen serves the Authority as Director of Innovation. In this capacity, he is tasked with innovation strategy development and delivery, oversight of research and idea capture, key stakeholder engagement, partnerships, value creation, delivery, communication and workforce engagement, and innovation sustainability.

As a dynamic Innovation Leader, Dr. Bornhofen brings hands-on experience in leading organizations toward realizing innovation goals. His career spans over 20 years across a broad mix of industry experience involving both large and small companies.

Dr. Bornhofen earned a Doctorate degree from the University of Maryland, a Master of Science degree from Colorado State University, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota.

His past corporate experience in innovation includes IBM, Citibank, & Delta Air Lines, among other companies. Dr. Bornhofen holds two U.S. Patents for original and patentable technologies.

Passionate about change, Dr. Bornhofen embraces the creative spirit that goes into innovation, where smart people come together to transform great ideas and strategies into extraordinary outcomes that drive tangible business benefits.

Looking ahead, it is Dr. Bornhofen’s privilege to serve DC Water and its ratepayers in this capacity. His aim is to help formulate and advance strategy across the organization that leads to innovative solutions consistent with DC Water’s vision, mission, and core values.