Thames Water has appointed Transport for London’s Caroline Sheridan as its new Engineering and Asset Director.
Caroline is currently responsible for TfL’s engineering technical authority and asset strategy having created its first long-term approach to asset management and will join Britain’s biggest water company in the Autumn.
Her appointment follows the recent recruitment of Alastair Cochran as CFO, Warren Buckley as Retail Director, Cathryn Ross into a newly created Strategy and Regulatory Affairs Director position and Francis Paonessa as Capital Delivery Director.
Tony Vasishta is also due to start in July as Managing Director of Ventures, a new business unit that will expand the renewable energy business and open-up more green spaces, as Thames Water brings together a strong leadership team to transform it’s service for today’s customers and future generations.
Thames Water CEO, Sarah Bentley said: “As we celebrate roles for women in the field of engineering this week, it is great to attract someone of Caroline’s talent to the team. Caroline has a formidable level of experience in asset management and a strong engineering background through her work in both the airport and railway industries.
“Her expertise in this critical area of the business will help deliver Thames Water’s turnaround plan as we start to build a brighter future for our customers, communities and the natural environment.”
Caroline said: “I’m very excited to be joining Thames Water, a company that provides an essential service to millions of customers in London and the Thames Valley. I will be working closely with our capital delivery and operations teams to improve how we understand and manage our assets – and help transform service for today’s customers and future generations.”
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