Chris Loughlin appointed Deputy Chair of British Water
Jul 27, 2016
Chris Loughlin, Group Chief Executive of the Pennon Group Plc, owner of South West Water and Viridor, will take up the position of Deputy Chair of British Water from January 2017. Mr Loughlin joined the board of the trade association as a non-executive director last month.
Chris Loughlin, Group Chief Executive of the Pennon Group Plc, owner of South West Water and Viridor, will take up the position of Deputy Chair of British Water from January 2017. Mr Loughlin joined the board of the trade association as a non-executive director last month.
Speaking at British Water’s annual general meeting in London on 15th June, British Water Chairman Tony Williams said: “We are absolutely delighted that Chris Loughlin has agreed to take up the position of Deputy Chair of the board at British Water. His insight and expertise are already proving to be an enormous asset to the association.
“I look forward to working closely with Chris to ensure the voice of the water industry supply chain is heard at governmental level, by regulators and, most importantly, by customers. Chris Loughlin’s experience will be invaluable as British Water continues to strengthen relationships across the industry and to the benefit of our members.”
Mr Loughlin began his career as a chartered civil engineer working in contracting and consulting. He was formerly Chief Operating Officer for Lloyd’s Register, executive director of British Nuclear Fuels and Executive Chairman of Magnox Electric. He was also a senior diplomat in the British Embassy in Tokyo.
A former chairman of Water UK, Chris Loughlin is past President of the Institute of Water and is on the Board of Trustees for WaterAid and a member of the charity’s audit committee. He is Vice Chairman of Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership.
Mr Loughlin said: “Having joined the Board in May, I am very pleased to take up the role of Deputy Chairman at this exciting time of change in the industry. In representing the views of its members, British Water creates a focus for water expertise and plays a significant role in shaping the policies of the future.
“Water is at the heart of dynamic global issues including climate change and urbanisation, which makes developing the role of British Water more important than ever for the water and environment sector.”
More News and Articles
Mar 29, 2023
News
Water management: Spain invests nearly 23 billion euros
The Spanish government improves its water management and will invest nearly 23 billion euros to comply with European Water Directives.
Mar 27, 2023
News
UN World Water Day 2023: How municipalities can accelerate the water transformation
The United Nations is proclaiming the motto “Accelerating Change” for World Water Day on 22 March. The message: because the pressure on drinking water reserves is increasing worldwide, the change towards sustainable water use must be accelerated.
Mar 24, 2023
News
Innovative technologies remove pharmaceutical residues from wastewater
Every year on 22 March, World Water Day reminds us of the importance of one of the most important resources of life. Almost two-thirds of our planet is covered with water, but not even three percent is drinkable freshwater. Every …
Mar 22, 2023
Article
Delivering sustainable solutions to solve water challenges
With British Water’s conference on creating a more sustainable water sector approaching, Stephen Kennedy, head of digital and innovation at MWH Treatment shares his views on celebrating recent successes in creating a more sustainable sector while also discussing the challenge …
Mar 20, 2023
News
Supporting the National Water Strategy through scientific research
This month, the federal government of Germany introduced the first National Water Strategy. “With this strategy, the federal government is shining a spotlight on the necessity of integrated water resource management, serving as a leading example of resource use in …
Mar 17, 2023
News
Trenchless manufacturer celebrates installation of 100,000th liner
SAERTEX multiCom®’s trenchless pipe relining product, SAERTEX-LINER, has been installed for the 100,000th time.
Mar 15, 2023
News
Versatile electric pipe-cutter makes UK debut
The first all-electric battery-operated lateral pipe-cutter to enter the UK market has secured sole distribution with pipeline equipment specialist Ant Hire Solutions.
Mar 13, 2023
News
Spring collaborates with Microsoft and Impact X on water innovation
The water sector’s innovation centre of excellence – Spring - is collaborating with Microsoft and Impact X on a new initiative to make tools and funding available for start-ups to accelerate their companies.
Mar 10, 2023
Article
State of Global Water Resources report informs on rivers, land water storage and glaciers
WMO reports on freshwater availability in a changing climate
Mar 08, 2023
News
Australia: Centenarian sewer gets after-dark upgrade
Over 100 years since its inception, Brisbane’s S1 Main Sewer has undergone a seven-year upgrade.
Mar 06, 2023
News
UKWIR gives access to hundreds of water sector research reports
UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) is providing free access to over 1,000 of its water sector research reports aimed at helping to improve water and wastewater services for customers, and protecting the environment.
Mar 03, 2023
News
Sector must challenge public misconceptions through engagement
The water sector must tackle “unfair criticisms” by sharing more about the great work it delivers, Yorkshire Water’s chief executive, Nicola Shaw, told attendees at British Water’s Better Together reception in Hull.
Contact
British Water
Unit V103, Vox Studios, 1-45 Durham St
SE11 5JH London
United Kingdom
Phone:
+44 (0) 20 3567 / 0950
Fax:
+44 (0) 20 3567 / 0961