BIZBBC NewsFRI 30 OCT 2026 / 2:54 AM CDT

Yorkshire Water boss resigns after firm downgraded

Nicola Shaw, who has led the firm since 2022, will leave the role on 1 January to be replaced by Nicola Medalova, a chartered environmental health officer who previously worked for the National Grid.

In a statement on Friday, Shaw said it had been a "privilege" to lead the company but that it was "the right time" to leave her post.

Shaw has faced criticism in recent years, including for taking £1.3m in undisclosed payments between 2023 and 2025, while the company has come under scrutiny for its performance.

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