Renew, a leading Engineering Services Group supporting UK infrastructure, has appointed Elizabeth (Liz) Barber as a Non-Executive Director, effective 1 November 2022.

Liz brings a wealth of experience gained over 12 years' experience in the regulated water sector. She was until recently the CEO of Kelda Group / Yorkshire Water, where she oversaw water and wastewater services to the Yorkshire region. Prior to serving as CEO she also served as CFO at Kelda Group / Yorkshire Water. Before that she was a Partner at EY LLP where she was Head of Audit for the North Region.


Liz is currently Non-Executive Director of Cranswick plc and holds several senior positions at Leeds University. She was previously independent non-executive director at KCOM PLC from 2015 until its acquisition by Macquarie in 2019.

David Brown, Chairman of Renew, said: "I am delighted to welcome Liz to the Board of Renew. Her extensive experience in the regulated water sector, an established market for Renew, combined with her financial background, will complement the Board's current skillset and will be invaluable as we continue on the Group's growth journey."