Lucy, who joined Canine Partners in 2022, describes her career as “far from conventional,” not a planned route.

“I certainly did not expect to end up as CEO for Canine Partners, but every step along the way has been instrumental in shaping who I am today.” Lucy says.

Lucy’s career began with in the Army as an Officer in the Royal Logistic Corp, both Regular and Reserve. This chapter was pivotal: “The Army taught me that I was always more capable than I thought I was and how to fix complex problems when there was no obvious solution.” The skills gained during this period, including resilience, problem-solving, and adaptability, lay a strong foundation for Lucy’s career.

Transitioning to civilian life, Lucy spent over 15 years as an HR professional across various sectors, travelling extensively and working on diverse projects. “Working with people can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing change,” says Lucy. “So I always try to balance my natural task-focused, practical approach with listening and empathy.”

On a final note, Lucy says, “I like to think that my experience has led me to this role and that my career highlight is still to come with Canine Partners!”