M. Susan Hardwick

Retired Chief Executive Officer
American Water Works Company, Inc.

Relevant Experience

Ms. Hardwick brings extensive public company chief executive and financial leadership experience in the utility industry, including oversight of safety, operations, accounting and finance functions, enterprise risk management, customer service and regulatory services. With over 35 years of experience across regulated utilities, energy and professional services, she also provides a strong background in finance, capital allocation and strategic planning. A Certified Public Accountant (inactive), Ms. Hardwick’s financial expertise from her experience in public accounting and corporate finance also adds value to our Audit and Finance Committee.

CORE

Leadership
Risk Management
Strategic Planning
Regulatory
Workforce/Talent Management

INDIVIDUAL

Safety
Operations
Capital Markets
Utility Industry
Legal/Public Policy
Financial Expertise*
Environmental & Sustainability
Public Company CEO
SCE/CA Utility Customer

*Meets the criteria for an “audit committee financial expert” under SEC rules.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Chief Executive Officer, American Water Works (2022-2025); President (2022-2024)
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, American Water Works (2019-2022)
Held various senior executive positions during 20-year career at Vectren Corporation (2000-2019), including Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President, Finance and Vice President, Controller and Assistant Treasurer

Education

B.S., Indiana University
Certified Public Accountant (inactive)

OTHER BOARD SERVICE

Director, Core & Main, Inc. (April 2026-present)
Director, Tetra Tech, Inc. (2025-present)
Director, New Jersey Resources Corporation (2020-present)
Director, American Water Works Company, Inc. (2022-2025)