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Water boss resigns after multiple supply failures
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- Craig Buchan South East BBCDavid Hinton will remain in post during a transition period.
- South East Water said David Hinton had decided to step down but would remain in post "to allow an orderly transition over the summer period".
- "He feels his position has become an increasing distraction from South East Water's most important priority, which is to deliver a resilient water supply for its customers," the company said.
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Craig Buchan South East BBCDavid Hinton will remain in post during a transition period. The chief executive of a water company which was heavily criticised after severe supply issues caused misery for tens of thousands of people over winter has resigned.
South East Water said David Hinton had decided to step down but would remain in post "to allow an orderly transition over the summer period".
"He feels his position has become an increasing distraction from South East Water's most important priority, which is to deliver a resilient water supply for its customers," the company said.
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