Walter Lynch

Former President and CEO of American Water

Senior Advisor to Resilient Infrastructure Group, Walter Lynch’s water and wastewater utility experience includes multiple senior level positions within American Water across several regions, serving his last 14 years with the company as both the CEO and COO. Prior to American Water, Walter was a successful entrepreneur in the resource recovery sector, selling his business to Waste Management and working as an executive for Synagro, a leading company in the residuals industry. As a recognized industry advocate, he has served on numerous boards, including the National Association of Water Companies and the Water Research Foundation, among many others. Walter holds a Bachelor’s Degree in General Engineering from The United States Military Academy at West Point.