Speakers

Andrea's career spans over 20 years in the water industry, working across consultancy, start-ups and utility companies. In 2005 she launched a 'dragons' den' style innovation programme to accelerate technology commercialisation in the water sector. Her start-up experience includes companies that focused on delivering renewable and circular economy solutions, contributing to decarbonisation and wider sustainability objectives. Immediately prior to joining WSP, Andrea was Head of Innovation Partnerships for Thames Water where she was accountable for development and delivery of the innovation portfolio, aligning it to key business challenges including leakage, pollutions, asset condition and climate change. Andrea leads the water strategic advisory team which provides support to clients at each stage of the project lifecycle, from strategic and long-term planning, to project shaping and business case development, funding and commercial strategies and on-going monitoring and assurance.