Ian Barker CEnv – Vice President Environment
Managing Director, Water Policy International
Ian Barker is Water Policy International Ltd’s founder and Managing Director. With over 35 years’ experience in the water sector he identified the need for an independent consultancy able to cover the spectrum from policy formulation through to practical, integrated water management solutions. And for an independent, authoritative voice on water policy and strategy.
Ian has worked within the water industry since before privatisation in 1989, when he opted for a career with the environmental regulator, rather than with one of the privatised companies. Since then, in a range of senior national roles, he developed a rare perspective to ensure that the water companies (and others) could deliver environmental protection and improvement, whilst still reconciling their wider responsibilities.