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Nicola Shaw had been criticised over Yorkshire Water's pay and performance

ByDavid SpereallYorkshire
  • Published1 hour ago

Yorkshire Water's chief executive has announced she is to step down, just 24 hours after the company was given the lowest possible environmental rating by the Environment Agency

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.