American Water reinstates Walter Lynch as CEO effective Jan 31, 2022 after medical leave

American Water Works Company, Inc.

Walter Lynch resumes full duties as President and CEO after recovering from injury/hospitalization.
Board reinstated Lynch on Jan 26, 2022, effective Jan 31, 2022.
M. Susan Hardwick removed as Interim CEO; continues as EVP and CFO.
Hardwick had led the company under business continuity plan during Lynch's absence.
Board thanked Hardwick and management for uninterrupted operations.

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M. Susan Hardwick

Interim Chief Executive Officer

AWK · American Water Works Company, Inc.

Effective: 2022-01-31
Successor: Walter J. Lynch
Filed: January 27, 2022, 6:59 PM ET

removed M. Susan Hardwick, 59, the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, from the office of Interim Chief Executive Officer.

Appointed

Walter J. Lynch

President and Chief Executive Officer

AWK · American Water Works Company, Inc.

Effective: 2022-01-31
Filed: January 27, 2022, 6:59 PM ET

the Board (i) reinstated Mr. Lynch fully to, and authorized and directed Mr. Lynch to assume, all of his authority, duties and responsibilities as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and its principal executive officer

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

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

Action: removed
Role: Interim Chief Executive Officer

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removed M. Susan Hardwick, 59, the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, from the office of Interim Chief Executive Officer.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Walter J. Lynch was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at American Water Works Company, Inc..

Action: reinstated
Role: President and Chief Executive Officer

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the Board (i) reinstated Mr. Lynch fully to, and authorized and directed Mr. Lynch to assume, all of his authority, duties and responsibilities as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and its principal executive officer

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