Drax Group PLC Appointment of new non-executive director (9248R)
June 20 2018 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 9248R
Drax Group PLC
20 June 2018
20 June 2018
Drax Group plc
(Symbol: DRX)
Directorate change - appointment of new non-executive
director
The Board of Drax Group plc ("Drax") is pleased to announce that
Vanessa Simms is to be appointed as a Non-Executive Director, with
effect from 19 June 2018.
Vanessa is Chief Financial Officer at Grainger plc (1) and has a
strong background in listed businesses, with more than 20 years
experience working in senior leadership roles at Unite Group plc,
SEGRO plc, Stryker Corp and Vodafone Group plc. She has particular
expertise in leading and implementing strategic change.
Philip Cox, Chairman of Drax, said: "The directors are delighted
to welcome Vanessa to the Board. Her financial and commercial
experience from a broad range of companies and industries will
provide real value as Drax delivers on its purpose to help change
the way energy is generated, supplied and used for a better
future."
Vanessa added: "I'm looking forward to joining the Board of Drax
at this key time for sustainable energy in the UK."
Vanessa has been appointed as a member of the Company's Audit
Committee. She will work closely with the current Audit Chair,
David Lindsell, in anticipation of her succeeding David when he
steps down in 2019.
She has also been appointed as a member of the Company's
Nomination and Remuneration committees.
Enquiries:
Drax Investor Relations: Mark Strafford
+44 (0) 1757 612 491
Media:
Drax Media Relations: Ali Lewis
+44 (0) 1757 612 165
Website: www.drax.com
Notes
1) Grainger plc is the UK's largest listed residential landlord.
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