David Hinton, Chief Executive Officer, South East Water. David’s career began in the field of food and water microbiology consultancy and research. Having moved into the commercial laboratory of Mid Southern Water in 1994 he has progressed through the company and its subsequent mergers to oversee 4 Price Reviews and led a number of Directorates covering Asset Investment, Water Quality, Water Resources, and Regulation and Strategy. David has been a Board member since 2013 and Chief Executive Officer since 2020. David has an MBA from Surrey University.