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Severn Trent: Announcement regarding Chief Financial Officer

· Issued by Severn Trent PLC via RNS

Summary by 6ix AI

Severn Trent Plc said Helen Miles has informed its Board of her decision to step down as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director to take up a new role as Chief Financial Officer of Vistry Plc.

Key details

  • Helen Miles will remain in her role as CFO throughout her 12-month notice period to support an orderly transition.
  • The Board is starting a formal search process to identify a successor.
  • Helen Miles has been at Severn Trent for 12 years, according to Chief Executive Officer James Jesic.

What’s still pending

  • A successor has not yet been identified; Severn Trent says it will provide further updates.

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27 October 2026

Severn Trent Plc

Announcement regarding Chief Financial Officer

Severn Trent Plc ("Severn Trent") announces that Helen Miles has informed the Board of her decision to step down from her role as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Severn Trent to take up a new role as Chief Financial Officer of Vistry Plc.

The Board is commencing a formal search process to identify a successor. Helen will remain in her role as CFO to support an orderly transition throughout her 12-month notice period. We will provide further updates in due course.

James Jesic, Chief Executive Officer, said "On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Helen for her significant contribution over her 12 years at Severn Trent and I wish her well for the future. We remain focused on continuing to deliver one of the sector's most ambitious capital investment programmes for the benefit of our customers, communities and the environment."

Helen Miles, Chief Financial Officer, said "I have loved my time at Severn Trent and the opportunity to work with brilliant colleagues across the business. I would like to thank everyone I have worked with during that time and look forward to supporting a smooth transition over the coming year."

This announcement is being made pursuant to UK Listing Rule 6.4.6R and 6.4.7R.

Enquiries

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