WATER and electricity group United Utilities has named Simon Batey as its new group finance director.

Mr Batey is to join United, parent firm of Norweb and North West Water, on April 1.

from construction group Amec.

Mr Batey, 46, was appointed Amec's group finance director in 1992 after serving five years as deputy finance director.

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