Thought Leader Consultant of the Year
Will Ashley Miller, a consultant in Arup’s Strategic Water Services Team, has extensive experience advising clients on policy, governance, nature, funding, and financing. His civil engineering background underpins his consultancy work, enabling him to offer clients a rare blend of technical expertise, critical thinking, and effective communication.
In summer 2023, Will published, in collaboration with Indepen, “A New Future for Water,” a thought leadership piece on the aspirational direction of the water industry and providing a clear vision for a more sustainable future in this industry. His work has resonated strongly with clients and stakeholders, offering new perspectives on their characteristics, roles and responsibilities and a lens through which they can explore their most intractable problems. The report’s impact has been wide-ranging and far-reaching, with presentations at global conferences, including COP28 in Dubai and used to frame a roundtable discussion at Singapore International Water Week.
Will’s thought leadership has initiated conversations with clients like Yorkshire Water about developing long-term strategies to deliver exceptional service while protecting and enhancing the natural environment. His ideas have helped frame discussions and assessments for clients globally, including Severn Trent Water and Urban Utilities. He is also using insights from the report to inform the regulator’s response to the ongoing Cunliffe Review, which is expected to produce significant industry changes.
Will is known for his professionalism, enthusiasm, inquisitive mind, collaborative approach, and ability to build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders alike.
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