Kate’s route to her role as Commissioning Manager started with her love for Lego as a child. Her fascination with building things (after taking them apart), coupled with a keen interest in environmental matters, led her to pursue a science-based degree followed by a Master’s in environmental studies. After graduating, she fell in love with the water industry and has worked her way up in Wessex Water, assuming the role of Commissioning Manager and managing a team of over 20 engineers. She’s a champion of women in the workplace, and as well as supporting others through their own career development pathways has also created opportunities for others by raising awareness of the impact of menopause.