Thames Water names new CEO amidst struggles

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Thames Water has announced the appointment of Chris Weston as the company's new CEO in a bid to turnaround its recent struggles.

Chris was was CEO of Aggreko for seven years. Prior to that he worked for British utility Centrica where he was managing director of international downstream.

Thames Water is currently struggling both financially and with the company's operation, the firm has faced a number of complaints from customers and recorded poor environmental performance.

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The group launched a latest its turnaround plan this month designed to get the group back on track within three years.

Thames Water Chairman, Adrian Montague, said: ''Chris brings the strong operational and strategic expertise that the company needs.

"He has a proven track record working in regulated environments, turning round business performance and improving customer experience.''

Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022. During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan). His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.