Paul Boote

Paul was appointed to the Board on 8 July 2020, having joined Pennon on 1 January 2010. Paul is a chartered accountant with over 20 years’ experience, having also held senior finance roles at companies operating in the sport, construction and environmental infrastructure industries. He has held a number of senior roles at Pennon, most recently as Pennon’s Director of Treasury, Tax and Group Finance. During this time, he was responsible for the development of Pennon’s sector-leading sustainable debt portfolio, ensuring the Group maintains a responsible approach to tax, as well as leading on financial reporting matters.

Paul has been instrumental in the development and successful implementation of the Group’s strategic review. He holds a number of directorships with Group subsidiary companies and is a key member of the executive Finance Committee which he chairs.

Paul’s knowledge of the Group and relationships with key external stakeholders, coupled with his corporate finance and financial reporting experience, provides continuity to the Board as the Group evolves through this strategic review period.