Mel Karam has joined Bristol Water Plc as Chief Executive Officer.
Mel Karam brings over 25 years’ experience and a proven track record in asset management and capital delivery in the power and utility industry to the role.
Mick Axtell who was appointed as Interim CEO in December 2016 has moved back to his role as Chief Financial Officer and executive director now that Mel Karam is in role.
Bristol Water Chairman Keith Ludeman said:
“On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Mick Axtell for stepping up to CEO during the last few months whilst also maintaining his role as CFO.”
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.”
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise.
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply.
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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