Essential Utilities Announces Appointment of Two Finance Leaders

Company welcomes new tax vice president and investor relations director

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announces the appointment of two seasoned professionals to the company’s finance team: Angela Jiang joins the company as vice president, tax, and Hayley Diminick will assume the role of director of investor relations.

“We are excited to welcome Angela and Hayley to the Essential team,” said Essential Chairman and CEO Christopher H. Franklin. "Their proven track records in tax and investor relations, respectively, will be instrumental as we continue to grow and address the nation’s water and natural gas infrastructure challenges.”

In her new role, Jiang will oversee Essential’s tax functions, including tax aspects of accounting and financial reporting, planning, acquisitions, policy, risk management, and compliance. She joins Essential with 25 years of experience in industries including utilities, chemical manufacturing and energy. Most recently she served as the senior tax director at Enviva. Jiang previously held senior tax positions with W. R. Grace & Co., AES Corporation, Exelon Corporation, PECO Energy Company and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

“Angela’s extensive tax background, particularly within the utility and energy sectors, is a valuable asset to Essential,” said Dan Schuller, executive vice president and CFO. “Her exceptional leadership will be crucial as we navigate the complexities of our business and drive growth initiatives.”

Jiang received her B.A. in English from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. She earned her M.S. in accounting from the University of Delaware and is a Certified Public Accountant.

As director of investor relations, Diminick will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with Essential’s shareholders and the overall financial community. Her duties include crafting all investor-focused communications, including presentations and earnings materials.

"We are fortunate to have Hayley join our team at this exciting time for Essential," said Brian Dingerdissen, Essential’s VP of investor relations and treasurer. "Her experience and strategic mindset will be invaluable as we continue to grow our company and our investor base."

Diminick joins Essential with 10 years of experience, most recently serving as vice president of investor relations at Cloverlay, a Pennsylvania-based private equity firm. She previously held positions at FS Investments and Wells Fargo. Diminick holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of Delaware.

About Essential Utilities Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. With a focus on water, wastewater and natural gas, Essential is committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, superior customer experience, and premier employer status. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Operating as the Aqua and Peoples brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across nine states. Essential is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. Learn more at www.essential.co.

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