UKWIR, the organisation set up to shape the UK water industry’s research agenda, has appointed Steve Kaye as Chief Executive Officer.

UKWIR is tasked with generating, procuring and delivering a strategic research programme.

Formerly Head of Research and Innovation at Anglian Water, Steve Kaye and the UKWIR team will deliver the strategic research programme to the membership and other collaborative stakeholders.

He will assume his new role in September 2018, replacing Hans Jensen, who is stepping down after 7 years’ service.