AWK SEC filings last scanned 5 Jul 2026, 00:19 UTC
CEO Timeline
John C. GriffithCurrent
May 2025 — Present(1y 2mo)
John C. Griffith was appointed President and CEO of American Water Works Company, Inc., succeeding M. Susan Hardwick upon her retirement.
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M. Susan Hardwick
Dec 2021 — May 2025(3y 5mo)
M. Susan Hardwick was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of American Water Works Company, Inc., assuming the duties of Walter J. Lynch who is recovering from an injury.
planned retirement
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Walter J. Lynch
Apr 2020 — Dec 2021(1y 8mo)
Walter J. Lynch was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of American Water Works Company, Inc., effective April 1, 2020, succeeding Susan N. Story.
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Susan N. Story
May 2014 — Apr 2020(5y 11mo)
Susan N. Story was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of American Water Works Company, Inc., effective May 9, 2014, succeeding Jeffry E. Sterba.
planned retirement
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Jeffry E. Sterba
Aug 2010 — May 2014(3y 9mo)
Jeffry E. Sterba was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of American Water Works Company, Inc., succeeding Donald L. Correll.