Directorate Change

BRISTOL WATER plcDirectorate changes  

Mel Karam has been appointed as CEO of Bristol Water plc with effect from 1 April 2017. Mel joins Bristol Water from KPMG International where he is currently a Partner and Global Head of Asset Management and leading their work across more than 25 countries including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, India and Singapore. Mel comes [to Bristol Water] with over 25 years of experience and a proven track record in asset management and capital delivery in the power and utility industry.

Bristol Water Chairman, Keith Ludeman, said:

"We are delighted to welcome Mel Karam to Bristol Water; his experience is ideally placed to lead the organisation through the forthcoming Water 2020 changes and the new retail market. Mel's leadership and expertise will ensure we can continue to build on our existing achievements - allowing our customers to have trust and confidence in how we work and the water we supply"

For further information contact:  Mick Axtell, Interim CEO Bristol Water plc  Tel 0117 953 6470  

Or contact:  Bristol Water Corporate Affairs on 0117 953 6470 during office hours or07810856862 / 07554771538 at any time.