Susan Davy

Susan was appointed Chief Executive Officer for South West Water and Pennon Group on 31 July 2020. Having previously served on the South West Water Board as Finance and Regulatory Director from 31 August 2007 until 31 January 2015, Susan has been a member of the Pennon Group Board since their appointment initially as Chief Financial Officer of Pennon Group on 1 February 2015.

Susan’s knowledge of the industry, coupled with her financial and regulatory expertise, has underpinned the development of Pennon’s strategy which has included the value-creating acquisition of Bournemouth Water in 2015 and now Bristol Water, as well as the successful Viridor disposal process, all of which she has led. In her 25 years of experience in the utility sector, Susan has also held a number of other senior roles in the water sector, including at Yorkshire Water.

Under her guidance, South West Water is the only water company to have achieved fast-track status for two consecutive business plans – the first in 2014, and the second in 2019.