South East Water announces new chief executive
John Halsall has previously worked for Thames Water, South West Water and Network Rail.
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"Bringing in leadership from outside the organisation is the right decision. After years of managed decline, fresh leadership and ideas are urgently needed."
— Mike Martin , Politician
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David Hinton is the predecessor of John Halsall at South East Water.
John Halsall has been announced as the new chief executive of South East Water.
Mike Martin is the MP for Tunbridge Wells, who commented on the leadership change at South East Water.
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John Halsall has previously worked for Thames Water, South West Water and Network Rail.
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