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WALES & WEST UTILITIES’ Graham Edwards has received PRESIDENT ELECT
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Graham Edwards, OBE, said: “I am proud to receive this
honour. It is the privilege of my life to lead Wales & West
Utilities, and this award also reflects the critical work that our
team does across Wales and south west England.
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