USG Water Solutions, one of the leading water utility services providers specializing in storage tanks, plant rehabilitation, metering, and distribution systems, recently announced the appointment of Christina Coen as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Coen succeeds John Flaugher, who is transitioning to a strategic advisory role.
Coen joins USG Water from UPL Corp, where she most recently served as Chief Transformation Officer, R&D and Sustainability Lead, and previously as Chief Marketing Officer with global P&L responsibility for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio. Earlier in her career, she held senior leadership roles at Nalco Water (an Ecolab Company), FMC Corporation, and Dow Chemical, spanning R&D, transformation, marketing, and commercial leadership across the agricultural and specialty chemicals sectors.
“I’m honored to lead USG Water Solutions at such a pivotal moment for the water utility industry,” said Coen. “Our clients — rural and suburban communities and small cities across the country — depend on us to be true guardians of their water infrastructure. I’m committed to building on our 60-year track record of safety, quality, and compliance, while continuing to invest in the people and technology that make that possible.”
Coen holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and a Master of Business Administration from Northwood University.
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