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Liv Garfield
Former Chief Executive Officer, Severn Trent · United Kingdom
Liv Garfield is the Former Chief Executive Officer of Severn Trent. Garfield is based in the United Kingdom. Earlier roles include positions at Severn Trent. Garfield was born in 1975 in Harrogate and educated at Bootham School and Murray Edwards College.
British businesswoman who served as CEO of Severn Trent from April 2014 to December 2025, leading the company through its largest-ever investment programme. Previously CEO of Openreach (BT Group's broadband division) from 2011 to 2014, where she oversaw fiber rollout across the UK. Studied German and French at Cambridge and started her career with Accenture.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Liv Garfield's departure from Severn Trent after more than a decade leading the water company, with James Jesic announced as the incoming chief executive. The headlines have highlighted both the leadership transition and associated compensation, including discussion of Garfield's exit package and earlier controversy over executive pay increases despite public criticism of the company's environmental performance.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- September 10, 1975 · Harrogate
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Bootham School, Murray Edwards College
- Awards
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Liv Garfield: FAQ
- Who is Liv Garfield?
- Liv Garfield is the Former Chief Executive Officer of Severn Trent, based in United Kingdom.
- Where did Liv Garfield work previously?
- Earlier roles include Severn Trent (CEO, until 2025).
- Where was Liv Garfield educated?
- Liv Garfield studied at Bootham School, Murray Edwards College.