American Water appoints John Griffith as President, David Bowler as CFO effective Aug 1

American Water Works Company, Inc.

John C. Griffith, formerly EVP & CFO, becomes President; David Bowler becomes EVP & CFO effective Aug 1, 2024.
M. Susan Hardwick remains CEO as sole principal executive officer; Cheryl Norton stays COO overseeing business development.
Compensation updates: Griffith base salary $950,000, APP target 100%, LTPP target 340%; Bowler $550,000, 80%, 160%.
Additional LTPP awards granted: Griffith ~$530,734, Bowler ~$195,719, Norton ~$146,260, prorated as of Aug 1.
Leadership changes reflect ongoing executive development and succession planning; no family relationships disclosed.

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Appointed

David Bowler

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Effective: 2024-08-01
Filed: July 31, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

(ii) David Bowler, 46, currently the Company’s Senior Vice President, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and its principal financial officer.

Role change

M. Susan Hardwick

Chief Executive Officer

AWK · American Water Works Company, Inc.

Effective: 2024-08-01
Filed: July 31, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

As of August 1, 2024, M. Susan Hardwick’s officer title will change from President and Chief Executive Officer, to Chief Executive Officer, and she will remain the Company’s principal executive officer and a member of the Board.

Role change

John C. Griffith

President

AWK · American Water Works Company, Inc.

Effective: 2024-08-01
Successor: David Bowler
Filed: July 31, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

the Board has elected and designated, effective as of August 1, 2024: (i) John C. Griffith, 58, currently the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to serve as the Company’s President;

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

David Bowler was elected as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at American Water Works Company, Inc..

Action: elected
Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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(ii) David Bowler, 46, currently the Company’s Senior Vice President, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and its principal financial officer.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

M. Susan Hardwick changed role as Chief Executive Officer at American Water Works Company, Inc..

Action: will change
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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As of August 1, 2024, M. Susan Hardwick’s officer title will change from President and Chief Executive Officer, to Chief Executive Officer, and she will remain the Company’s principal executive officer and a member of the Board.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

John C. Griffith was elected as President at American Water Works Company, Inc..

Action: elected
Role: President

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the Board has elected and designated, effective as of August 1, 2024: (i) John C. Griffith, 58, currently the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to serve as the Company’s President;

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