Severn Trent Plc announced that James Bowling has informed the Board of his decision to retire as Executive Director of the Company in July 2023. James, who joined Severn Trent in April 2015, is retiring from executive roles to pursue a non-executive director career. Helen Miles will be appointed an Executive Director of the Company on 1 April 2023.

James will remain an Executive Director of the Company. Dr. James Jesic, Director of Customer Operations, will take over Helen's responsibilities as Capital and Commercial Services Director and a search is underway to select his successor. He will continue as Managing Director of Hafren Dyfrdwy.

James has been instrumental in driving the success of Severn Trent since his appointment in 2015 and he leaves us well positioned for the future.