Dr Lisa Gahan joined Pennon in 2021. As Director of Regulatory, Strategy and Asset Management, Lisa led on regulatory and strategic positioning; securing regulatory clearance for the Bristol Water merger, the development of WaterFit investment plans; and PR24 business plans for South West Water, Bournemouth Water and Bristol Water. Last year Lisa started a new role as Director of Economics. As well as leading the fast-track regulatory merger process and integration planning following the acquisition of SES Water, this involves looking at further opportunities and the economic strategy to deliver Pennon’s strategic ambitions. Previously, Lisa was a founding partner of ICS Consulting, where she spent over 20 years helping utilities with economic regulation, investment and strategy planning. Lisa has 25 years’ experience in regulated industries including water, energy, and transport. Lisa has a background in economics, having studied for a PhD in Environmental and Energy Economics at Manchester University.