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Thames Water boss quits after sewage spills

Nov 22,2022 9:50 am

The Chief executive of Thames Water has stepped down after two years in The Role , weeks after giving up her bonus over sewage spills.

Thames Water said Sarah Bentley would leave with immediate effect, but would continue to support The Firm until her replacement was found.

Last month Ms Bentley said she would due to The Company 's poor performance.

Raw sewage discharges into rivers had become a problem for The Firm .

" It has been an honour to take on such a significant challenge, and a privilege to serve Thames Water 's dedicated and inspirational colleagues, " Ms Bentley said.

Responding to the resignation, the Liberal Democrats ' environment spokesperson Tim Farron said: " This has to be a watershed moment for the scandal-ridden company. Thames Water is a complete mess and it's time ministers stepped in to reform The Firm from top to bottom. The Days of profit before The Environment must end. "

Chief finance officer Alastair Cochran will now take over as interim co-chief executive, and will run The Company along with Cathryn Ross, the former Ofwat chief executive who joined The Business in 2021.

Mr Cochran also gave up his bonus at the same time as Ms Bentley over The Firm 's poor environmental performance and Customer Service .

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