Douglas Millican is to step down as Scottish Water’s Chief Executive next year, after 10 years in the role and 20 years on its board and executive leadership team.
The Waterr company said hw will continue to lead the publicly owned organisation while his successor is appointed and to enable a smooth transition to a new CEO.
Douglas Millican has led Scottish Water since 2012 – during which time it has become one of the highest performing water and waste water companies in the UK, with sector-leading levels of customer service and sustained improvements in drinking water quality, efficiency and environmental performance.
The organisation employs over 4,000 people and is one of Scotland biggest infrastructure investors, investing more than £700 million annually on water and waste water services.
He was previously Scottish Water’s Finance and Regulation Director and has worked in the water sector in Scotland for 25 years.
Douglas Millican said:
“It’s an immense privilege to lead Scottish Water, playing a key role for 20 years in the transformation of an organisation that is vital to the health and wellbeing of people, communities, business and the environment across Scotland.
“After careful consideration, I have decided to announce my intention to step-down so that a new Chief Executive can be appointed who will lead Scottish Water through the extensive preparation needed for the next regulatory period starting in 2027.
“I look forward to working with the board and executive leadership team to achieve this and ensure, in due course, a smooth transition to my successor.”
Scottish Water Chair, Dame Susan Rice commented:
“Douglas has steered the organisation at a time of greater change and challenge than normal. Scottish Water emerges as an even stronger, more cohesive business, serving its employees, its customers and indeed all people in Scotland at a very high standard.
“An orderly approach to succession is also the hallmark of a well-run business. There will be opportunities over the next year to celebrate Douglas' significant contribution and success; meanwhile, the Board joins me in expressing our gratitude to Douglas for what he has achieved, knowing also that he will continue for now to lead the organisation at pace and with acumen”.
Scottish Water will commence an internal and external search for a new Chief Executive shortly.
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