Bio: In his role as Network Manager, Dennis is responsible for operational monitoring, control and analysis of the distribution networks, leakage analysis, and for analysis of any capital investment which relates to the distribution networks. He is also UKWIR Client Manager for leakage, and is Convener of the Water UK leakage network. Prior to joining Essex and Suffolk Water (now Northumbrian Water), he was manager of the Water Distribution Group at WRc in Swindon and has worked entirely in water distribution since 1985. Dennis is a New Zealander, qualified as a Civil Engineer, with working experience in many countries, particularly in South America.