Shifting Currents in Leadership: US Water Utility Executive Demographics, Education, and Career Paths

Key Takeaways Top executive leaders influence the overall operation and performance of the utilities they lead. Breaking down utility leadership by demographics, education, and career path presents a detailed description of the individuals in these roles; it also indicates industry trends and points out areas of concern as well as progress. The water industry can invest in its future by committing to career development for future utility leaders that cultivates essential skills and provides a broad range of opportunities.

Authors

Publication Details

Journal
American Water Works Association
Published
2026-09-17
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/awwa.70138
Primary Topic
Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
article

Shifting Currents in Leadership: US Water Utility Executive Demographics, Education, and Career Paths

Manuel P. Teodoro, Natalie L. Smith, X.F. Hopp
American Water Works Association
Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies
article

Shifting Currents in Leadership: US Water Utility Executive Demographics, Education, and Career Paths

Manuel P. Teodoro, Natalie L. Smith, X.F. Hopp
article en

Abstract

Key Takeaways Top executive leaders influence the overall operation and performance of the utilities they lead. Breaking down utility leadership by demographics, education, and career path presents a detailed description of the individuals in these roles; it also indicates industry trends and points out areas of concern as well as progress. The water industry can invest in its future by committing to career development for future utility leaders that cultivates essential skills and provides a broad range of opportunities.

American Water Works AssociationVol. 118(8)
Clean water and sanitation
Openalex Percentile: Top 21%
Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.