United Utilities, water supplier to the North West of England, announced that Marina Wyatt — former CFO of Associated British Ports — has been appointed as an independent non-executive director with effect from October 1, 2025.

Wyatt will be appointed as a member of the Nomination, Audit and Treasury Board Committees.

“Marina retired in 2024 from her most recent executive role as CFO of Associated British Ports, the UK’s largest port group which manages 25% of the UK’s sea-borne trade through its network of 21 ports, a position held since 2019,” said United Utilities.

“Other previous roles include CFO positions at UBM Plc, TomTom NV, Colt Group SA and Group Financial Director of Psion Plc. Marina is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, having qualified and spent her early career with Arthur Andersen.

“Marina is currently a non-executive director of Lloyd’s Register Group Limited and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, a Trustee of Lloyd’s Register Foundation and Chair of the Audit, Risk and Investment Committee and a Trustee of The Woodland Trust.

“She will be appointed as a non-executive director of United Utilities Water Limited with effect from 1 October 2025.”

United Utilities chairman David Higgins said: “Marina has extensive experience both as an audit chair and as a former FTSE 250 Chief Financial Officer working across multiple sectors including infrastructure, energy, telecoms and media/technology.

“Her executive career has given her a strong background in major project delivery working with multiple stakeholders including government and regulatory bodies.

“Marina’s non-executive experience has afforded her insight into strategy and governance that, combined with her financial experience, will serve to further strengthen the Board’s expertise.”