Pennon Group creates new Chief Asset Officer role to strengthen long-term resilience and performance
Pennon has today announced the appointment of Ian Christie, currently Managing Director - Water Services, Capital Delivery and Asset Planning at Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, to a newly created role of Chief Asset Officer (CAO) for Pennon Group.
Affinity Water appoints Mark Garth as new Chief Executive Officer
Affinity Water has announced the appointment of Mark Garth as Chief Executive Officer and executive director of Affinity Water. He will join Affinity Water as CEO during the first half of 2026, following his notice period.
Pennon Group appoints current Affinity Water CEO Keith Haslett as new Group Chief Executive
Pennon Group has announced the appointment of Keith Haslett, currently the CEO of Affinity Water, as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director.
Chief Operating Officer at AtkinsRéalis Philip Hoare joins Balfour Beatty as Group Chief Executive
Philip Hoare has today joined international infrastructure group Balfour Beatty as Group Chief Executive – his appointment to succeed Leo Quinn, who is stepping down after over 10 years as Group Chief Executive was announced in March 2025.
British Water announces appointment of new Chair and new Chair for UK Forum
British Water has announced two new appointments - Stephen Slessor as its new Chair and Evangelos Petropoulos as the new Chair for its UK Forum.
Water Industry Commission for Scotland appoints David Satti as Chief Executive
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has announced the appointment of David Satti as its new permanent CEO, following a competitive recruitment process.
National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority appoints Chief Executive Officer of NISTA
The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) has today announced the appointment of Becky Wood as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Mike Davis to stand down as Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water Chief Finance Officer
Dŵr Cymru, the not-for-profit water utility, has announced that Mike Davis is standing down from his role as Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and Executive Director on the Board, with effect from 30th June 2025 after over 20 years with the company.
Pennon Group Plc appoints new Chair of Remuneration Committee
The Board of Pennon Group Plc has announced the appointment of Andrea Blance as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee of the Company with effect from today.
Tony Juniper CBE reappointed as Natural England Chair
Environment Secretary Steve Reed has today confirmed that Tony Juniper CBE has been reappointed as Chair of Natural England for a third term.
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Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner. -
Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets.
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