– USA, NJ – American Water (NYSE: AWK) today announced the appointment of Susan Hardwick, who recently served as Interim CEO, to its Board of Directors as president and CEO effective February 2, 2022, replacing Walter Lynch who retired from the company.
“The Board and I are also pleased to name Susan Hardwick as American Water’s president and CEO and we have full confidence that she will continue our record of strong industry leadership and financial performance. She is a proven leader with extensive utility experience and is deeply committed to customers, employee development and building better communities,” said Board Chairman, Karl Kurz.
About Susan Hardwick
Susan Hardwick is currently serving as American Water’s chief financial officer and will continue to serve in that role until her replacement is named. A national search to fill the CFO role is underway.
“I look forward to continuing to lead the incredible employees of American Water. We’re a top leader in the utility sector and we will continue to deliver exceptional value to all of our stakeholders,” said Susan Hardwick.
Hardwick joined American Water in June 2019 and became CFO on July 1, 2019. In this role, she was responsible for all aspects of financial management and strategy, including directing finance strategy, investor relations, treasury, financial planning, accounting, internal audit, risk management, supply chain, regulatory services, and control functions.
Prior to joining American Water, Hardwick served as EVP and CFO of Vectren Corporation.
About American Water
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 25 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing.
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