UK-based integrated safety and regulatory compliance service provider Complii across water, air, fire, and electrical sectors, has appointed Kate Gard as managing director for its water division.
She will be responsible for leading the water compliance division, focusing on strategic growth and operational excellence.
Gard’s professional trajectory is marked by a diverse background in manufacturing and finance. She began her career by earning an MCIPS while working in the manufacturing sector. Seeking a new challenge, she retrained to become a Chartered Accountant.
She joined Zeta, part of Complii, in 2011 and was appointed its managing director in 2022. Under her leadership, Zeta doubled its revenue and increased its EBITDA by 400%. The company says this success was driven by her commitment to empowering her team and simplifying complex processes to enable scalable success.
“We are thrilled to have Kate officially step into the role of Managing Director of the water division,” said Sarah Dixon, CEO of Complii. “She possesses a unique blend of commercial acumen and proven operational leadership. Her strategic focus on aligning operations and fostering a high-performance, people-first culture makes her the ideal leader to drive the next stage of our water division’s growth.”
“My vision for the division is to align our businesses and create a great place to work,” said Kate Gard. “I want to make things simple - both for our customers and our employees. I am motivated by shared goals and meaningful collaboration, and I believe that by delighting our customers and colleagues, we will ensure sustained success and technical excellence."
