MEET OUR FOUNDER

John Coburn is a Canadian entrepreneur and water industry leader whose career has been dedicated to advancing global water solutions.

From his early work at Environment Canada to scaling ZENON Environmental into a global water technology company, John has consistently focused on innovation and impact.

He later co-founded XPV Water Partners, a leading investment firm focused on improving water security worldwide. Today, through the Coburn Family Trust, John and his family focus on giving back—supporting initiatives in clean water, education, Indigenous communities, and vulnerable youth, with an emphasis on long-term, meaningful change.