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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Mar 15, 2010)

Filed March 15, 2010For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed a Form 8-K on March 15, 2010, to report a key executive appointment. The most significant event disclosed is the appointment of Walter J. Lynch to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of its regulated operations, effective March 1, 2010. In this expanded role, Mr. Lynch will oversee the overall operations across AWK's regulated states, in addition to his existing responsibilities. His mandate also includes leading crucial initiatives such as operational risk management and the company's business transformation effort. This appointment signifies a strategic move by American Water Works to consolidate leadership and drive operational improvements within its core regulated business segments.

Key Highlights

  • 1Appointment of Walter J. Lynch as President and Chief Operating Officer of regulated operations, effective March 1, 2010.
  • 2Mr. Lynch's responsibilities now encompass overall operations of regulated states.
  • 3He will also lead operational risk management for the company.
  • 4Mr. Lynch is tasked with leading the company's business transformation effort.
  • 5The filing includes a press release dated March 15, 2010, announcing the appointment.
  • 6The company delayed filing this 8-K until the public announcement of Mr. Lynch's appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Walter J. Lynch was appointed to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of American Water Works' regulated operations.

The appointment of Walter J. Lynch was effective March 1, 2010.

In his new role, Mr. Lynch will direct the overall operations of the company’s regulated states, lead operational risk management, and spearhead the company's business transformation effort.

This Form 8-K was filed to report the appointment of Walter J. Lynch to a new executive position, as required by SEC regulations, and to include the related press release.