English water firm doubles CEO’s pay despite ‘elevated concern’ over finances

Boss of Affinity Water, which serves 3.9 million customers in London and south-east, receives £1.6m

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A water company serving 3.9 million customers in London and south-east England has doubled the pay of its chief executive, despite the regulator saying it had “elevated concern” over its financial situation.

Affinity Water said its chief executive, Keith Haslett, received £1.6m for the 2024-25 financial year, up from £709,000 the year before.