1st Jul 2025 10:30
(Alliance News) - Drax Group PLC on Tuesday said it has appointed Frank Lemmink as its new chief financial officer to replace Andy Skelton.
The Selby, England-based electricity generator said Lemmink has held senior finance and risk management leadership roles over 20 years with Shell PLC. Lemmink has been executive vice president, Finance at Shell's Integrated Gas & Upstream business since 2023.
Lemmink will join the company at the start of September. Skelton will step down as a director on September 1 but will continue to "support the company in the succession process" until December 4.
"[Lemmink] brings a wealth of experience and skills in financial control, project development, governance and capital allocation gained through over 20 years with Shell and will be a strong addition to the Drax team, as we develop opportunities for short, medium and long-term growth and value creation," said Chief Executive Officer Will Gardiner.
Shares in Drax were up 0.8% at 698.50 pence in London on Tuesday morning.
By Michael Hennessey, Alliance News reporter
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