His background makes him particularly well placed to help guide Ambiental, now part of Royal HaskoningDHV Digital, on the next stage of its strategic growth journey, which has already seen the company expand significantly since its acquisition in 2019. Building on Ambiental's success as an established leader within the field of high resolution, national-scale flood risk modelling, the company has created a suite of new products which enable global insurers, banks and other financial services organisations to factor in climate change into point of quote pricing and risk analysis to identify which locations and portfolios are most likely to see increased exposure to a wide variety of climate-driven risks, including flooding, over the coming decades.

Recent collaborations with a variety of leading global financial institutions mean that Ambiental / Royal HaskoningDHV Digital are now operating in the field of multi-hazard global risk assessment and Green Finance, broadening the company's reach and ability to serve clients with unique products and services. These tools have been tailored to address the growing demand for climate-related digital services and sustainable funding streams in response to the potential uplift in damages and risk exposure due to climate change. At the same time, the product suite helps organisations to comply with ever strengthening climate risk disclosure regulations both in the UK and internationally.

Dr. Butler commented, "Ambiental has grown phenomenally since our acquisition by Royal HaskoningDHV and it has been a privilege to serve as CEO since its inception in 2002. I would like to thank my colleagues for their commitment and energy over the years and during this transitional period. Following major investments in people and technology I am part of a Climate Resilience team of more than 50 skilled and experienced colleagues, all with a laser focus on Financial Services ̶  and the future is looking very bright indeed. My exciting new role will help to support the business development and marketing functions, liaising with current and future customers around their specific climate-related needs, whilst helping to position Royal HaskoningDHV Digital as a thought-leader in the field of Climate Risk and Resilience".