United Utilities' chief operating officer to take up post as Cadent Gas boss

United Utilities’ chief operating officer (COO), Steve Fraser has been appointed the new chief executive of gas distribution network firm Cadent Gas.

Fraser (pictured) will take up post in autumn. He joined United Utilities in 2005 and served as head of United Utilities Energy and Contracting Services and managing director, before being appointed COO and a board director.