Ofwat CEO David Black to step down amid intense scrutiny of water sector

<p>Regulator is set for abolition after a government decision last month and overhaul of the heavily criticised industry</p><p>The chief executive of Ofwat is to step down at the end of the month, after the government <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jul/21/new-powerful-water-regulator-to-replace-failed-ofwat-in-drive-to-reset-sector">announced the abolition</a> of the under-fire water regulator for England and Wales.</p><p>David Black is preparing to leave the role after four years, amid intense scrutiny of water companies and their regulators.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/aug/05/ofwat-ceo-david-black-to-step-down-amid-intense-scrutiny-of-water-sector">Continue reading...</a>