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Kieran Brocklebank

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Head of Innovation at United Utilities
📍 Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Kieran Brocklebank is a veteran of the water industry and the Head of Innovation at United Utilities, where he has worked for three decades. He leads the companys innovation strategy across technology, digital solutions, and sustainability, with deep expertise in supply chain management. He holds an MSc from Cranfield University and is MCIPS certified.

Kieran has a demonstrated commitment to social value, having completed a secondment with Business in the Community to help voluntary groups become more efficient and sustainable. His interests include creative and technological innovators like Walt Disney Animation Studios.

After a 30-year career driving innovation in various roles at United Utilities, Kieran has announced he will be leaving the company in mid-May 2026.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Head of Innovation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

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ROI Conscious
Upfront

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Priorities

Topics Kieran cares about

Open Innovation
He leads the United Utilities Innovation Lab, which brings external startups "inside the firewall" to test and scale new technologies in a live operational environment.
Sustainable Water Tech
Champions using innovation to address climate change and improve sustainability, leading national programs for nature-based solutions, biogas energy, and better water treatment.
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Career

Work history

3-2013
Head of Innovation
United Utilities
4-2012 - 3-2013
Business Connector - seconded from United Utilities
Business in the Community
6-2009 - 5-2012
Head of Strategy & Performance, Supply Chain and Commercial
United Utilities
4-2008 - 6-2009
Supply Chain Manager - Sustainability
United Utilities
4-2007 - 4-2008
Supply Chain Manager
United Utilities
In the press

Media appearances

Kieran Brocklebank – United Utilities – Future of Utilities. Featured in Future of Utilities
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Brocklebank set to leave United Utilities. Featured in Global Water Intel
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Education
1992 - 1993
MSc
Cranfield University
1987 - 1991
BSC(Hons)
University of Lancashire
Social presence
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DISC profile (public)

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