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Independent Advisory for Innovation, Governance & Resilience

Supporting organisations navigating complex transitions in water, sustainability, and public‑interest infrastructure.

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What I Do

I help boards, leadership teams, and mission‑driven organisations make better long‑term decisions in the face of uncertainty.

My work sits at the intersection of innovation governance, environmental resilience, and strategic transformation, bringing a systems‑based, research‑informed perspective to complex challenges.

Services

1. Advisory Services

Strategic counsel for boards and senior leaders on:

  • Innovation governance and responsible adoption
  • Sustainability integration and circular economy transitions
  • Oversight of complex programmes and investment portfolios
  • Independent challenge and long‑term value creation

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2. Consulting Services

Targeted, insight‑driven support including:

  • Strategic reviews & evidence‑based insight reports
  • Innovation and resilience roadmaps
  • Stakeholder and ecosystem engagement

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3. Leadership & Capability Development

Strengthening leadership for a changing sector:

  • Coaching for emerging and mid‑career professionals
  • Leadership programmes for water and sustainability sectors
  • Executive workshops on innovation governance

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Speaking & Thought Leadership

International speaker and contributor on innovation, sustainability, and infrastructure governance.

Current work includes:

  • Leading author of the Water Europe technical paper on the revised EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive
  • Author of Empowering the Next Generation Water Leaders (IWA Publishing, 2026)
  • Programme Reviewer & Steering Group Member for the IWA WWCE Glasgow Summit 2026
  • Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at UCL

Speaking engagements

Why Organisations Work With Me

  • 20+ years’ international experience across utilities, academia, policy, and investment
  • Senior leadership in a global consultancy working with 700+ utilities
  • Board and advisory roles across NGOs, Horizon Europe, UKRI, EPSRC
  • Research‑informed practice grounded in academic leadership
  • Global networks through IWA, Water Europe, and international institutions
  • Commitment to next‑generation leadership and inclusive talent development

Professional Recognition

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FIWA • FICE • FRSA • iAgua Woman of the Year 2022

Short Bio

I am an independent board member, advisor, academic and speaker with over 20 years’ international experience across water, environmental sustainability, and circular economy systems.

My work supports organisations navigating regulatory transition, innovation adoption, and long‑term resilience. I bring systems-thinking, research-informed approach shaped by senior leadership roles, large-scale innovation programmes, and academic appointments.

I am also committed to mentoring and supporting emerging and mid-career professionals in the water sector.

Call to Action

Let’s discuss how I can support your board, strategy, or leadership needs.