United Utilities Group PLC announced retirement of Steve Mogford in 2023 and appointment of Louise Beardmore as CEO designate. Steve Mogford has expressed to step down as CEO early next year (2023). As a result of Steve's decision, following a comprehensive internal and external evaluation process, the United Utilities Board announces that Louise Beardmore, the company's Customer Service and People Director, has been appointed as his successor.

Steve will continue to lead United Utilities until his retirement, working with, and supported by, Louise. To enable a smooth transition, Louise will join the Boards of United Utilities Group PLC and United Utilities Water Limited as CEO designate on 1 May 2022. She will lead the creation of the company's PR24 business plan, covering the next five year regulatory period.

Louise has extensive utilities experience, working in both regulated and non-regulated environments in the UK and internationally. She brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership capability, a strong customer, people and community focus and a track record of delivering outstanding results.