OUR TEAM

DIRECTOR: David Elliott

›I have over 30 years’ experience in the utilities sector, primarily the water industry, at all levels including 10 years as an Executive Director at Wessex Water.

More recently I worked as Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer at Wessex Water helping them migrate to a modern and agile water service provider based upon an open-system model enabling Wessex to deliver greater customer and environmental value.

I am a systems thinker, and have particular interest and experience in how markets, through the use of digital business models, can encourage better system design. One of my key areas of specialism is how natural capital can contribute to some of our societal and environmental issues today, and how customers, as prosumers can contribute to better outcomes.

I have experience with a number of start ups including founding EnTrade, an exciting online trading platform for environmental services that enables businesses to collaborate on investments to improve environmental and societal outcomes. I have also served as Non-Executive Director at Flipper, an energy auto-switching platform and Albion Water – an independent water and sewerage services provider for new housing developments.

In the innovation and research space I recently served as a Non-Executive Director of UKWIR, specialising in water industry research and innovation.

I am the founder of Business4Life, a leadership development programme involving setting up model businesses whose profits go to WaterAid.

ASSOCIATE: Laura Sweeney

›I have worked in various industries including the legal, finance, retail and charity sectors.

In addition to running my own business in the events and services industry, I have also held roles as Legal PA to a Senior Partner, Marketing Executive, Development Officer and Retail Manager.

At Indepen, I apply my background in customer experience and events management to help manage the full programme of Indepen Forum events throughout the year.

TEAM ADMINISTRATOR Abi Rowe

›I provide administrative support to Indepen directors and associates, ensuring that work is co-ordinated across the team and that internal communication is as effective as possible.

I also manage the annual Forum planning cycle, ensure the Forum database is current and relevant and contribute to the organisation of Forum and Roundtable debates.

My background is in project management, business development and customer service in client facing, commercial businesses.