Chris Train

David Hinton, the chief executive of South East Water, has announced his intention to step down from his role. His departure comes in the wake of significant water supply outages that affected thousands of customers in Kent and Sussex. Hinton, who joined the company's board in 2013, will remain in his position during the summer to facilitate a smooth transition and the search for his successor. He recently stated that he would forgo his annual bonus as a gesture of accountability for the "unacceptable outages," opting to receive only his base salary of £400,000. His decision to step down and his forfeiture of the bonus highlight the severe impact of the supply issues and the pressure on the company's leadership to address customer concerns and restore confidence.