American Water CEO Walter Lynch hospitalized; CFO Susan Hardwick appointed Interim CEO

American Water Works Company, Inc.

CEO Walter Lynch hospitalized with an injury; he is recovering.
Board appointed EVP/CFO Susan Hardwick as Interim CEO effective December 7, 2021.
Hardwick retains CFO role and principal financial officer duties; no compensation change.
Lynch remains on the Board and as an executive officer of the Company.

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Appointed (interim)

M. Susan Hardwick

Interim Chief Executive Officer

AWK · American Water Works Company, Inc.

Effective: 2021-12-07
Filed: December 8, 2021, 6:59 PM ET

On December 7, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) executed its business continuity plan and appointed M. Susan Hardwick, 59, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to the office of Interim Chief Executive Officer in addition to her current officer role.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

M. Susan Hardwick was appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer at American Water Works Company, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Interim Chief Executive Officer

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On December 7, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) executed its business continuity plan and appointed M. Susan Hardwick, 59, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to the office of Interim Chief Executive Officer in addition to her current officer role.

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