Meet our Senior Leadership Team
Meet the people behind the continued success of Network Plus.
Find out more about Network Plus’ future plans by listening to the People of Network Plus podcast episode with CEO Kevin Fowlie. The episode is located on the left side of the page
Executive Leadership
Kevin Fowlie: Chief Executive
Kevin came to Network Plus in 2023, with 2 decades of utilities industry experience in a variety of senior roles in both contractor and client organisations. He joined the Network Plus leadership team in 2023 as Managing Director (Water) and assumed his present role in 2024.
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Mike Porter: Chief Financial Officer
Qualified as an accountant with PWC before enjoying 18 years in the water industry (United Utilities, Northumbrian Water) and 11 years in contracting (Shepherd Built Environment and NG Bailey). Mike joined Network Plus as Chief Financial Officer in 2024, bringing extensive experience from both client and contractor roles.
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Dave Prescott: Chief Operating Officer
A qualified accountant, Dave’s rich and varied career in the utilities industry meant that he brought vast commercial and operational experience to Network Plus in 2022 – essential as he now has responsibility for the company’s gas, power and water operations.
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James Maitland: Chief Commercial Officer
A vastly experienced commercial director, who was previously Head of Commercial at Amey before joining Network Plus in 2018. James has since thrived in a number of roles, including as MD of the company’s energy & telecoms division, before taking on his present role earlier this year.
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Sam Atherton: Chief Strategy Officer
With extensive senior management experience, Sam is responsible for strategy, market analysis and the company’s business growth, including bidding and acquisitions. He has extensive experience across utilities and has supported the on-going growth of the business since 2017.
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Operational Leadership
Dave Trotter: Managing Director (STW Metering)
With 30+ years experience in operations, starting as a supervisor through to key operational roles, Dave has been with us since 2019. He's led various sectors (Highways, FM and Defence) - an experienced leader with a track record for establishing high performing teams, with genuine passion for safety, customer satisfaction and delivery.
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Mike Cafferky: Managing Director
With 3 decades of experience in Highways, Construction, and Infrastructure, Mike has led Network Plus's Transport business as MD since 2024. His areas of focus include traffic management, arboriculture, landscaping, barrier and security fencing. Mike is working on introducing these new services, to enhance the offerings and customer base.
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Carl Dixon: Managing Director (NGED & UKPN)
With 30+ years experience in leading and managing large scale operations to deliver utility services within the UK, Carl is an exemplar of industry best practice. His leadership style galvanises and motivates, driving change through collaboration and measurable improvement – often in problematic areas.
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Tim Turner: Managing Director (Thames Water, Claret, Littlewood)
With 20+ years in the utilities, Tim holds responsibility for contract delivery in the South East of England. He joined us in 2024, from senior roles at PBSOL and United Utilities, among others. Tim is a specialist in business transformation and performance management.
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Dan Burgess: Managing Director (Welsh Water, Bristol Water, South West Water)
Began his career with Wessex Water, graduating through its commercial programme before leading the commercial function for the internal construction division - AMP6. An effective Network Plus leader and confident communicator, Dan is utilised as part of wider business initiatives such as bid exercises and transformations.
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Stuart Bell: Managing Director
With over 20 years of experience in the utilities sector, spanning both client and contractor organisations, Stuart leads the successful delivery of our United Utilities (UU) frameworks. He joined the business in 2026, bringing significant leadership expertise gained from senior positions at UU and Sapphire Utility Solutions. Having spent most of his career in the water industry, he offers in-depth industry knowledge, with particular specialism in wastewater networks.
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Support Function Leadership
Dave Bond: HR Director
Experienced HR professional who over the course of 5 years with Network Plus has nurtured the growth of a culture which allows everybody to be at their very best in the workplace. Dave is helping make Network Plus the employer of choice for colleagues and candidates alike.
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Catherine Rix: Finance Director
Catherine joined Network Plus in 2024 bringing 20 years of experience in finance leadership roles in the Utilities sector. A Chartered accountant, Catherine spent much of her career at Electricity North West, having originally trained and qualified with Andersen / Deloitte.
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Victoria Grayson: Support Services Director
A leader with 20+ years experience in utilities and infrastructure, Victoria specialised in contract management, operational transformation and business improvement before taking on her current role. It’s a role which encompasses HSEQ, customer strategy, sustainability, innovation, risk and insurance, as well as mobilisations.
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Ellen Ludwig: HSEQ Group Director
Came to Network Plus in January 2024, having previously been Head of Safety & Fire Safety at Manchester Airport. Ellen began her career in health and safety at Rolls Royce in 2001 – a career which has also included appointments in local government, BAE Systems and Electricity North West.
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Joe Elding: IT Director
Joe has a passion for excellence and an track record in business for delivering IT strategy and solutions in business. This includes 7 successful years with Network Plus, where he has developed an extensive background in building IT teams to support businesses through rapid growth, and designing and delivering enterprise technology.
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Neil Thorbinson: Supply Chain Director
Experienced supply chain director with many years’ experience in the utilities industry – 18 of them with Network Plus, whom he joined as head of procurement in 2007. Neil is highly skilled in negotiation, procurement and supplier relationship management.
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