Board of directors (9)
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Executive officers (7)
Company facts
- Chair
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- In S&P 500 since
- Mar 2016
- Incorporated in
- DE
- Fiscal year ends
- December
- SEC industry
- Water Supply
- SEC filings
- EDGAR
Connections to other S&P 500 companies
Current directors and officers who also hold a role at another S&P 500 company.
Major holders (5% or more)
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Insider trades
Open-market purchases and sales reported on Form 4. Grants, option exercises and tax withholding are excluded.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | Melissa K. Wikle SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 2,825 | $143.28 | $405K |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Cheryl Norton EVP and COO | Sale | 1,772 | $138.04 | $245K |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Cheryl Norton EVP and COO | Sale | 2,875 | $138.23 | $397K |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Martha Clark Goss Director | Sale | 710 | $142.85 | $101K |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Melanie M. Kennedy EVP, CHRO | Sale | 843 | $119.59 | $101K |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Michael Marberry Director | Buy | 3,786 | $130.20 | $493K |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Martha Clark Goss Director | Buy | 56 | $141.07 | $8K |
| May 18, 2023 | Michael Marberry Director | Buy | 1,400 | $142.35 | $199K |
| May 2, 2023 | Michael Marberry Director | Buy | 675 | $145.89 | $98K |
| May 1, 2023 | Michael Marberry Director | Buy | 150 | $147.10 | $22K |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Melanie M. Kennedy EVP, CHRO | Sale | 693 | $152.10 | $105K |
| May 20, 2022 | Melanie M. Kennedy EVP, CHRO | Sale | 1,029 | $145.52 | $150K |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Melissa K. Wikle SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 2,362 | $172.03 | $406K |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Cheryl Norton EVP and COO | Sale | 776 | $172.49 | $134K |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Cheryl Norton EVP and COO | Sale | 2,762 | $172.00 | $475K |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Cheryl Norton EVP and COO | Sale | 2,906 | $173.47 | $504K |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Walter Lynch President and CEO | Sale | 24,617 | $173.42 | $4.3M |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Maureen Duffy EVP, Comms & External Affairs | Sale | 4,136 | $173.72 | $719K |
| May 20, 2021 | Melanie M. Kennedy EVP, CHRO | Sale | 661 | $154.55 | $102K |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Martha Clark Goss Director | Buy | 61 | $144.83 | $9K |
| Sep 2, 2020 | Cheryl Norton EVP and COO | Sale | 609 | $143.78 | $88K |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Maureen Duffy EVP, Comms & External Affairs | Sale | 4,659 | $149.80 | $698K |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Walter Lynch President and CEO | Sale | 8,454 | $148.82 | $1.3M |
| May 13, 2020 | Lloyd M. Yates Director | Buy | 2,000 | $115.95 | $232K |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Melanie M. Kennedy EVP, CHRO | Sale | 1,089 | $128.17 | $140K |
Board and executive changes
Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.
- May 15, 2026
(e) The following with respect to certain compensatory plans and arrangements of American Water Works Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), was approved by shareholders of the Company at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”) held on May 13, 2026. Amendment and Restatement of American Water Works Company, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan On February 18, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Executive Development and Compensation Committee (the “ED&CC”) of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), the Board unanimously approved amendments to, and a restatement of, the American Water Works Company, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan (the “2017 Omnibus Plan”, and, as amended and restated, the “Amended 2017 Omnibus Plan”), subject to shareholder approval at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Read the 8-K filing - Aug 27, 2025
(d) On August 26, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from nine to ten members. Upon the recommendation of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Board (the “Nominating Committee”), the Board appointed Lisa A. Grow as an independent director, effective as of the Effective Date and for a term ending on the date of the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, or until her earlier death, resignation or removal. Upon the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, the Board appointed Ms. Grow to the Nominating Committee and the Safety, Environmental, Technology and Operations Committee of the Board. In accordance with the Board’s compensation arrangements currently in effect, Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 9, 2025
(d) On June 9, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from eight to nine members. Upon the recommendation of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Board (the “Nominating Committee”), the Board appointed Raffiq Nathoo as an independent director, effective immediately and for a term ending on the date of the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Upon the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, the Board appointed Mr. Nathoo to the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee and the Safety, Environmental, Technology and Operations Committee of the Board. In accordance with the Board’s compensation arrangements currently in effect, Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 25, 2025
(b) On March 24, 2025, Karl F. Kurz, the Company’s Board Chair, was notified by Kimberly J. Harris of her decision to resign as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”), effective immediately. Ms. Harris’s resignation was for personal reasons to focus on her health and recovery from a recent medical issue and was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Ms. Harris had been a member of the Board since 2019 and served as Chair of its Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee (the “Nominating Committee”) since 2021. At the effective date of her resignation, Ms. Harris also had served as a member of the Board’s Executive Development and Compensation Committee and its Safety, Environmental, Technology and Operations Committee.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 28, 2025
(e) On February 28, 2025 , the Executive Development and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) unanimously approved a Severance Agreement and General Release (the “Severance Agreement”) to be entered into between Melanie M. Kennedy, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, and American Water Works Service Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and Ms. Kennedy’s employer. The Severance Agreement provides that, once it is fully effective, Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 24, 2025
(b) On February 22, 2025 , American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) agreed to a separation from service with Melanie M. Kennedy, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer and a named executive officer of the Company, effective March 1, 2025, which will be subject to the terms of the Company’s Executive Severance Policy. Ms. Kennedy joined the Company in 2007, and the Company thanks her for her long-tenured service. 2
Read the 8-K filing - Oct 30, 2024
(d) At a meeting held on October 29, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from nine to 10 members. Upon the recommendation of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Board (the “Nominating Committee”), the Board appointed Stuart M. McGuigan as an independent director, effective immediately and for a term ending on the date of the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Shareholder Meeting”), or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. The Nominating Committee has deferred making recommendations to the Board as to committee assignments for Mr. McGuigan until its annual 2025 committee review process. In accordance with the Board’s compensation arrangements currently in effect, Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 31, 2024
(b) & (c) On July 31, 2024, reflecting ongoing executive development and succession planning activities undertaken by the Board of Directors and management of the Company (the “Board”), the Board has elected and designated, effective as of August 1, 2024: (i) John C. Griffith, 58, currently the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to serve as the Company’s President; and (ii) David Bowler, 46, currently the Company’s Senior Vice President, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and its principal financial officer. As of August 1, 2024, M. Susan Hardwick’s officer title will change from President and Chief Executive Officer, to Chief Executive Officer, and she will remain the Company’s principal executive officer and a member of the Board. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 5, 2024
(b) On June 4, 2024, James H. Gallegos, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his retirement, effective immediately. The Company’s Board of Directors has designated Stacy A. Mitchell, previously Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, as the Company’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel.
Read the 8-K filing - Dec 8, 2022
(d) At a special meeting held on December 7, 2022 (the “Special Meeting”), the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from nine to 11 members. To fill these vacancies, upon the recommendation of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee (the “Nominating Committee”) of the Board, the Board appointed Laurie P. Havanec and Michael L. Marberry as independent directors, with a term beginning immediately after the Special Meeting and ending on the date of the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Shareholder Meeting”), or until such director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. The Board also appointed Ms. Havanec to the Executive Development and Compensation Committee and the Safety, Environmental, Technology and Operations (“SETO”) Committee, and Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - May 25, 2022
(b) On May 20, 2022, Adam Noble, the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intent to resign his employment effective June 10, 2022. Effective as of Mr. Noble’s resignation, Nicholas Santillo Jr., currently serving as Vice President, Digital Infrastructure and Security, will serve as the interim head of the Company’s Innovation and Technology team.
Read the 8-K filing - Apr 27, 2022
Appointment of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (b) & (c) On April 27, 2022, the Company issued a press release announcing that on May 16, 2022, John C. Griffith, 55, will join the Company as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and its principal financial officer. As of May 16, 2022, M. Susan Hardwick’s officer title will change from President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to President and Chief Executive Officer, and she will remain the Company’s principal executive officer. Since 2014, Mr. Griffith has served as the Managing Director, Mergers and Acquisitions for Bank of America Securities’ Global Regulated Utilities and Renewable Energy Practice. There, Mr. Griffith has served as lead investment banker on numerous major U.S. and international utility transactions.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 2, 2022
(b) & (e) On February 2, 2022, Walter J. Lynch, 59, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”), provided the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company notice of his decision to retire as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and its principal executive officer, as well as a member of the Board, which retirement was accepted by the Board on February 2, 2022. Effective February 2, 2022, based on the unanimous recommendation of the Executive Development and Compensation Committee and the unanimous approval of the independent members of the Board, the Company and Mr. Lynch executed a Separation Agreement and General Release, providing for, among other things, payment to Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 27, 2022
(b) & (c) On January 26, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) determined that Walter J. Lynch, 59, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, is able to reassume his duties as such. As a result, on January 26, 2022, effective January 31, 2022, the Board (i) reinstated Mr. Lynch fully to, and authorized and directed Mr. Lynch to assume, all of his authority, duties and responsibilities as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and its principal executive officer, and (ii) removed M. Susan Hardwick, 59, the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, from the office of Interim Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Hardwick continues to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and its principal financial officer.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 21, 2022
(e) On January 20, 2022, the Executive Development and Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”), based on data and analyses provided by the Committee’s independent compensation consultant, approved an amendment of, and an adjustment to, the Company’s existing internally measured long-term performance plan (“LTPP”) performance share unit awards granted in February 2020 and 2021 (collectively, the “PSU-IMs”) under the Company’s 2017 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan.
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- Dec 8, 2021
(b) & (c) Walter J. Lynch, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) has been hospitalized and is recovering from an injury. On December 7, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) executed its business continuity plan and appointed M. Susan Hardwick, 59, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to the office of Interim Chief Executive Officer in addition to her current officer role. Ms. Hardwick will assume Mr. Lynch’s authority, duties and responsibilities, including serving as the Company’s principal executive officer, in addition to her role as the Company’s principal financial officer, until such time as Mr. Lynch is able to reassume those responsibilities. No change was made to Ms. Hardwick’s compensation as a direct result of this appointment, and Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 15, 2021
(b) On November 10, 2021, Michael A. Sgro, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company of his decision to retire, effective February 1, 2022, after approximately 28 years of service with the Company and its subsidiaries. To provide for the orderly transition of Mr. Sgro’s duties, effective December 1, 2021, Mr. Sgro will serve as the Company’s Chief Legal Advisor, and will continue to report to Walter J. Lynch, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. In this position, Mr. Sgro will not serve as an officer or executive officer of the Company. The Company is currently engaged in a search for Mr. Sgro’s successor.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 18, 2021
(c) On February 18, 2021, American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Cheryl Norton has been unanimously appointed by the Board of Directors of the Company to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective March 1, 2021 and until the Company’s 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until her successor is elected and qualified or until her earlier death, resignation or removal. The date of this appointment was February 17, 2021. Ms. Norton, 56, has over 30 years of employment with the Company and its subsidiaries in various roles, including operational leadership, environmental stewardship, laboratory management and research.
Read the 8-K filing - May 18, 2020
(b) On May 13, 2020, Loyd A. Warnock, Senior Vice President, Chief External Affairs and Corporate Business Development Officer, informed American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company” or “American Water”) of his intent to retire from the Company, effective January 2, 2021. On that same day, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) approved a change in Mr. Warnock’s officer title, effective June 1, 2020, to Senior Vice President, Chief Advisor — Regulatory and External Affairs, and determined that Mr. Warnock will continue to serve as an executive officer of the Company. (e) On May 13, 2020, the Executive Development and Compensation Committee of the Board approved a Separation Agreement and General Release (the “Separation Agreement”), pursuant to which Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Dec 10, 2019
On December 6, 2019, Susan N. Story, President and Chief Executive Officer, informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) of her decision to retire from the Company and to step down as a member of the Board, effective April 1, 2020. In accordance with the Board’s existing succession plan for the Company’s principal executive officer position, on December 6, 2019, the Board appointed Walter J. Lynch, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, to serve as Ms. Story’s successor effective April 1, 2020. Mr. Lynch, 57, joined the Company in 2001. Mr. Lynch has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since January 2016.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 25, 2019
(d) At a special meeting held on July 25, 2019, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from eight to 11 members. The Board appointed each of Kimberly J. Harris, Patricia L. Kampling and Lloyd M. Yates to fill these vacancies and serve as independent directors of the Company, with a term beginning immediately after the special Board meeting and ending on the date of the Company’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”), or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal. In accordance with the Board’s compensation arrangements currently in effect, each of Ms. Harris, Ms. Kampling and Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - May 1, 2019
(b) & (c). On April 30, 2019, Linda G. Sullivan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of her decision to retire from the Company effective August 1, 2019 to spend more time with her growing family, travel and continue her board work. Ms. Sullivan will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Company until July 1, 2019 and, thereafter, will serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President-Finance until August 1, 2019, to ensure a smooth transition of her responsibilities and position. On May 1, 2019, the Company issued a press release announcing Ms. Sullivan’s retirement and that M. Susan Hardwick, 56, will join the Company as its Executive Vice President-Finance on June 3, 2019 and will become the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2019. Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 14, 2018
(d) At a meeting held on February 14, 2018, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) appointed each of Jeffrey N. Edwards and Admiral James Stavridis to serve as independent directors of the Company, with a term beginning on March 1, 2018 and ending on the date of the Company’s 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”), or until his earlier death, resignation or removal. In accordance with the Board of Directors’ compensation arrangements currently in effect, each of Mr. Edwards and Admiral Stavridis will receive for the remainder of the current quarter the prorated amount of the annual $100,000 director annual cash retainer, as well as reimbursement for expenses incurred in attending Board and committee meetings and reimbursement for attending one continuing education program per year.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 19, 2018
(b) On Sunday, January 14, 2018, American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) was notified by Paul J. Evanson, who was then a member of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), of his decision to resign from the Board for personal reasons, and not as a result of any disagreement with the Company regarding its policies, practices or operations, effective as of Wednesday, January 17, 2018. At the time of his resignation, Mr. Evanson was the Chair of the Executive Development and Compensation Committee and a member of the Finance and Risk Committee. On Wednesday, January 17, 2018, the Board appointed its Chairman, George MacKenzie, to serve as a member and Chair of the Executive Development and Compensation Committee, and as a member of the Finance and Risk Committee.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 26, 2017
(b) On July 25, 2017, American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) was notified by Julie A. Dobson, who was then a member of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), of her decision to retire from the Board, effective immediately. Ms. Dobson’s retirement from the Board was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter. At the time of her retirement from the Board, Ms. Dobson was the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee.
Read the 8-K filing - May 12, 2017
(e) The following compensatory plans and arrangements of American Water Works Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), were approved by stockholders of the Company at the Company’s 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2017 Annual Meeting”) held on May 12, 2017, the Executive Development and Compensation Committee (the “Compensation Committee”) of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) at its April 20, 2017 meeting, or the Board at its May 12, 2017 annual meeting: American Water Works Company, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan On February 15, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) adopted the American Water Works Company, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan (the “2017 Omnibus Plan”), subject to stockholder approval at the 2017 Annual Meeting.
Read the 8-K filing - Dec 13, 2016
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Annual financials
From the company's 10-K XBRL data (SEC companyfacts).
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Margin | Diluted EPS | Total assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5.1B | $1.1B | 21.7% | $5.69 | $35.4B |
| FY2024 | $4.7B | $1.1B | 22.6% | $5.39 | $32.8B |
| FY2023 | $4.2B | $944.0M | 22.4% | $4.90 | $30.3B |
| FY2022 | $3.8B | $820.0M | 21.8% | $4.51 | $27.8B |
| FY2021 | $3.9B | $1.3B | 32.3% | $6.95 | $26.1B |
| FY2020 | $3.7B | $709.0M | 18.9% | $3.91 | $24.8B |
| FY2019 | $3.6B | $621.0M | 17.3% | $3.43 | $22.7B |
| FY2018 | $3.4B | $567.0M | 16.6% | $3.15 | $21.2B |
Former directors and officers (32)
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