South East Water announces new chief executive (opens original article in a new tab)

South East Water has appointed John Halsall as its new chief executive, replacing David Hinton, amid ongoing criticism for water supply issues and regulatory challenges.

• South East Water appoints John Halsall as new chief executive following David Hinton's resignation.
• Halsall prioritizes addressing customer concerns and delivering short-term improvements with a £2.1bn investment programme.
• SEW faces criticism for water supply failures and regulatory fines, with a £22m fine proposed by Ofwat.