Adrian Montague

Adrian Montague serves as the chair of Thames Water, the United Kingdom's largest water supplier. He is currently in the news due to his role in communicating financial decisions made by the company to MPs. Specifically, Montague sent a letter to the Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs Committee disclosing that Thames Water had paid its chief financial officer, Steve Buck, a £1 million signing fee. This payment occurred despite the company's significant financial struggles, with debts exceeding £20 billion, and ongoing efforts to avoid public control. Montague's communication highlights the controversial nature of these payouts, as the company grapples with its substantial debt pile and seeks to secure its financial future. His position as chair makes him a central figure in the company's current financial crisis and its interactions with regulatory bodies.