Steve Shine OBE moves on and John Abraham joins Veolia to lead water business

John brings track record of delivering business improvement and growth

He will succeed the existing CEO, Steve Shine OBE who has successfully completed his interim role to reposition Veolia in the water marketplace and developed a new long-term strategy to maximise customer value through operations and service optimisation.  In recognition of his significant contribution to the water business, Steve is also a valued member of Veolia’s Advisory Board.

John will join Veolia in March as its Chief Operating Officer - Water and brings with him a strong track record of driving innovation and delivering business improvement and growth. He successfully led Biwater Treatment through its acquisition by MWH Global and will deliver a sustainable vision and strategy for Veolia’s UK water business. 

Estelle Brachlianoff, Veolia’s Executive Vice-President – UK & Ireland said: “I would like to thank Steve for his excellent work and dedication to Veolia and leading our strategic review and for his invaluable industry expertise which has put us in a strong position to develop the water business in the future.

“We now have a sound platform for growth built around our core strengths and skills and technological excellence and I would like to welcome John to the business and believe his extensive experience of growing companies in the water sector makes him well-placed to take the business forward.”