We are a team of weather experts who love to convey useful insights to customers – and help them to make better informed business decisions.
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Qualifications: BSc (Hons)
Animal: Badger (Nocturnal, Curious, Risk Unaverse)
Experience: Steve graduated with a degree in Physical Geography from Sheffield University in the early 90’s. He researched climate change during historic times by studying weather diaries.
Role & Responsibilities: Steve founded the business in his bedroom 30 years ago and now focuses on writing, R&D and innovation.
Hobbies & Interests: When not in the office (which is rare (except before 09AM)), Steve forages, rides motorbikes and flies gliders.
Qualifications: BSc (Hons), PhD, CertHE
Animal: Elephant (Loyal, Wise, Attentive)
Experience: Richard studied Geography at the University of Derby and graduated in 1994, before completing a doctorate in 2005 on British Snowfalls 1861-1999. Richard joined WeatherNet in 1997.
Role & Responsibilities: Richard issues weather warnings and forecasts for film & TV. He also heads up legal services and has presided over >400 cases.
Hobbies & Interests: Richard enjoys travelling (visited 53 different countries so far), horology, listening to music and entering surveys & competitions. He is an avid Manchester City fan.
Qualifications: BSc (Hons)
Animal: Penguin (Calm, Friendly, Playful)
Experience: Laura graduated with a degree in Meteorology from Reading University in 2009. She joined WeatherNet as a summer intern amid studying, but fell in love with the business ethos and never left. She’s been tornado chasing in America four times.
Role & Responsibilities: The go-to for clients with any questions or needs, Laura makes sure everyone is happy!
Hobbies & Interests: With two young children, spare time is a luxury spent reading, sleeping, or getting fresh air in the countryside.
Qualifications: BSc (Hons), MSc
Animal: Turtle (Enthusiastic, Versatile, Cheerful)
Experience: Emma joined WeatherNet in December 2013 after graduating with a degree in Geography and a Masters degree in Applied Meteorology and Climatology from the University of Birmingham.
Role & Responsibilities: Emma runs construction services as well as day to day operations in the office.
Hobbies & Interests: Emma enjoys Latin, Ballroom & Tap dancing, baking and travelling.
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