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Fostering Innovation Through Company Culture 

In November, Klarian earned the Breakthrough Culture Award, being named one of the UK most loved companies to work for. This is a landmark moment in the company’s history, as it is a recognition of the effort that goes into making Klarian a great place to work.  

Building a strong culture, that prioritises diversity of thought and employee happiness, is critical to innovation. As Klarian’s presence in the pipeline and water sectors grows, our culture will be the thing that drives our growth, and better results for our clients. 

We’ve collected quotes from across the business as Klarian’s employees reacted to the news that company is a Breakthrough Culture Award winner.

Rob Clegg, CEO: 

The team and I are incredibly grateful and proud to have won this award. It is a true reflection of Klarian and the work and passion that we put into our culture, our employees and making Klarian a great place to be. Happy, motivated and valued team members make for a successful company, and we look forward to building on this as we scale. Thank you to all of our team. 

Dave Nicholson, COO: 

While leadership sets the foundation for our culture, it's how the team experiences and embraces it that truly defines us.  This award reflects the incredible dedication and spirit of every individual in Klarian who is making our vision a reality.

Adam Wheatcroft, Commercial Executive: 

I’ve been at Klarian for around six months, and I’ve been blown away by the culture. Everyone in the organisation has a voice and is listened to, everyone is treated with respect, and everyone is committed to making Klarian a success. Being part of a team like that is incredibly rewarding. On a personal level, Klarian has supported my professional development more than any company I’ve been a part of. I’m proud, but not surprised, that Klarian has won this award.

Feyaaz Chishty, Software Developer: 

Since only being in the company for around three months, I have already felt like I have been part of Klarian family for years. Everyone is incredibly friendly, respectful, and welcoming, making work a joyful environment to be inside the office or out. It is exceedingly rare to come across a company that invests in your professional development and wellbeing and I look forward to a long career progression within Klarian as it continues to grow.

 

Mike Callender, Product Manager: 

There is a top-down approach to business here that invests time and effort into taking the whole team along. Regular discussions about business direction, vision and how we achieve customer-focused solutions feed into an environment that enables each team member to understand their impact and to be able to perform at their best.

Sarah Brooks, Commercial Lead: 

I’ve worked in a number of different sectors and organisations in a variety of roles, including running my own business.  The best experiences have been where my skillset is valued so I can do my best work.  This is how Klarian operates – we fill team gaps with the correct skills and develop valued careers accordingly, wherever you are on your journey.  Then there’s the care and attention that we give to understanding each other, listening to alternative ideas and developing the best way forward for growth under the expert direction of our senior leadership.  It’s a joy to work here.

Bryony Edgell, Software Engineer: 

I've been with Klarian since I interned for them during my undergrad over four years ago. The engineering culture is great and the team are open to exploring and using different technologies. It is a welcoming place to work where everyone is friendly and eager to help, with a good focus on development and collaboration.

Greg Bodnar, Head of Embedded Devices: 

I started working with Klarian as a remote contractor before emigrating to the UK, where I transitioned very naturally to a full-time staff member. Klarian does a wonderful job of supporting a variety of working styles, while ensuring collaboration and cohesion. The staff have a range of backgrounds and bring all of their experience to the tasks at hand. Whether it’s in-office or after-hours, we have a great team.