Kelda Announces New Chief Executive
Our Operating Officer Richard Flint has been appointed as Chief Executive of Yorkshire Water and parent company, Kelda, succeeding Kevin Whiteman, who continues his role as Chairman.
The planned succession, effective from 1st April, marks the start of the company's new,
five year £1.9 billion investment programme.
Over the last ten years, Mr Whiteman has presided over a dramatic transformation in Kelda's fortunes which has seen us transformed into the leader in the UK water industry.
Mr Whiteman also gained external recognition as Business Leader of the Year at the National Business Awards in 2006.
Utility of the Year for three consecutive years from 2004-2006 and known as the most efficient water company in the sector, our continued success ultimately led to parent company Kelda's acquisition by a consortium of blue chip infrastructure funds in 2008.
As part of the changes at the top, Group Finance Director, Allison Bainbridge has taken the decision to leave the company to pursue other challenges.
