Dr. Bob Stear

Bob was appointed Chief Engineer in November 2018 and is a chartered Environmental Engineer who joined Severn Trent in 1997 as a process technician.  He has worked his way up through the company via operational, engineering, strategic and innovation roles, and now heads up the Chief Engineer directorate, which undertakes the initial planning for the c.£15bn five-year programme.  

In 2013, Bob worked alongside the Government on the implementation of the 2014 Water Act.  He has a PhD in wastewater treatment and is a Non-Executive Director of the World Water Innovation Forum.

Bob's skills and attributes which support our strategy and deliver long-term sustainable success

Bob has extensive experience of engineering and innovation.  He has a deep understanding of the water industry and its associated statutory and regulatory requirements.