American Water Announces Several Changes in Leadership Team (AWK)

American Water Works Company, Inc. AWK announced today it has made several changes in its leadership team. Kellye Walker, the company's former senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, has expanded her role and has been named American Water's new chief administrative officer (CAO) and general counsel. In this role, Walker will continue to lead the company's legal function as well as oversee Human Resources, Communications and Information Technology Services. Mark Strauss, formerly the president of American Water Enterprises, has been named American Water's senior vice president of Corporate Strategy and Business Development. Strauss will work with American Water's president and chief executive officer, Jeff Sterba, and the company's senior team on overall strategy and major growth efforts for American Water's regulated and competitive operations. Sharon Cameron, president of American Water Resources, which is the company's Homeowner Services business, will now become president of American Water Enterprises. She will lead its operations and will work closely with Strauss on new non-regulated business development opportunities.