In her role as Director of Natural Resources, Carolyn is responsible for developing and delivering South West Water’s whole catchment plans and environmental policies. A key part of this is engaging stakeholders and partners from across the region to support the company’s work to protect rivers, increase biodiversity and tackle climate change.



Carolyn was previously Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s CEO since 2018 and was also Deputy Chair of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership and Chair of the Cornwall Catchment Partnership. Before this, Carolyn worked in national roles for Natural England and the Marine Management Organisation, and in the South West region for the Unitary Authority of Cornwall Council.