About

ABOUT

I am an independent advisor, board member, academic and speaker with over two decades of international experience across water, sustainability and public‑interest infrastructure.

My work sits at the intersection of innovation governance, environmental resilience, and strategic transformation, supporting organisations navigating complex transitions and long‑term uncertainty.

I bring a systems‑thinking, research‑informed perspective shaped by senior leadership roles, global programme oversight and academic appointments.

MY APPROACH

I work with organisations that are committed to responsible innovation, long‑term value creation and public‑interest outcomes.

My approach combines:

• Strategic clarity
• Constructive challenge
• Evidence‑based insight
• Cross‑sector collaboration
• A deep commitment to integrity and impact

I help boards and leadership teams translate complex agendas into actionable direction, stronger governance and meaningful external engagement.

EXPERIENCE

Over the past 20 years, I have worked across utilities, academia, policy, investment and global innovation ecosystems.

Highlights include:

• Senior leadership at Isle Utilities, working with 700+ utilities worldwide
• Oversight of major EU‑funded and World Bank programmes
• Strategic advisory roles with Horizon Europe, UKRI, EPSRC and international organisations
• Founder and Director of Antizar Advisory Ltd
• Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at UCL
• Board and governance roles in NGOs and mission‑driven organisations

My work has consistently focused on enabling innovation adoption, strengthening governance, and building resilient, future‑ready systems.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

I contribute to global conversations on innovation, sustainability and infrastructure governance through speaking, writing and advisory roles.

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 and Steering Group Member for the IWA WWCE Glasgow Summit 2026
• International speaker at events including the Inter‑American Development Bank and ECLAC

I am committed to supporting the next generation of water professionals and advancing inclusive, purpose‑driven leadership.

RECOGNITION

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

These fellowships and awards reflect my long‑standing contribution to innovation, governance and sector leadership.

VALUES

My work is grounded in:

• Curiosity
• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Evidence‑based decision‑making
• Long‑term thinking
• A commitment to public value

These values guide how I work with organisations and how I contribute to the sector.