Middlesex Water Company (Nasdaq:MSEX), a provider of water and wastewater and related services primarily in New Jersey and Delaware, has announced that Gregory Sorensen has been named as its Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective December 16, 2024, as part of ongoing strategic succession planning and organizational realignment efforts.
“The Board of Directors and our executive leadership team are pleased to welcome Gregory Sorensen to Middlesex Water. He brings deep utility experience, a strong commitment to safety and employee development, finance and regulatory and compliance management to his new role,” said Nadine Leslie, Middlesex Water President and Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to his leadership in delivering the highest standards of service quality and environmental stewardship,” she added.
Sorensen was most recently President, West Region, Liberty Utilities where he oversaw operations across the U.S. and Chile and led a team of 800 professionals in delivering water, sewer, and electric service to approximately 200,000 customers in AZ, CA, and TX, and 240,000 customers in Chile. Sorensen had direct oversight for operations, engineering and finance and regulated utility revenue of over $400 million.
Reporting directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, Sorensen will be responsible for the operational performance of the company and oversee multiple divisions with responsibility for Engineering and Operations functions including capital program planning and delivery, water and waste water operations, managing safety and security, environmental compliance, sustainability and growth initiatives.
“I am honored, in this new role, to be able to build upon the tradition of operational excellence of an industry leader like Middlesex Water Company. I look forward to continuing to drive Middlesex’s strong culture of prudent infrastructure investment, regulatory compliance, and commitment to safety to support our employees and enhance service to our customers and our communities,” said Sorensen.
