Stuart Ledger

Stuart Ledger currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at Southern Water, a position held since January 2023. Previously, Stuart was the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Affinity Water from October 2017 to December 2022, and served as Chief Financial Officer - Retail and Group Financial Controller at Thames Water between September 2008 and October 2017. At Thames Water, Stuart was instrumental in developing strategic business plans, enhancing regulatory outcomes, and leading significant financial projects, including a US bond issue and compliance improvements. Earlier roles include Financial Controller at Wolseley, where Stuart managed financial reporting and governance, and various positions at EDF Energy focusing on group reporting, consolidation, and SAP implementation. Stuart holds multiple qualifications in management accounting and finance, including ACMA from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Liverpool John Moores University.