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Drax Group plc announced on 5 March 2026 that Chief Financial Officer Frank Lemmink is taking a six-month leave of absence, effective immediately. Concurrently, the Board of Directors appointed Deputy Chief Financial Officer Daniel Peacock as interim Chief Financial Officer for the duration of Lemmink's leave, with the Board's composition remaining unchanged.
| Date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Time | 07:00:10 |
| Category | Board changes |
| ID | 3896V |
5 March 2026
Drax Group plc
("Drax"; "The Group"; Symbol: DRX)
Interim CFO
Drax Group announces today that its Chief Financial Officer, Frank Lemmink, is taking a six-month leave of absence to support his recovery from a recent health issue, effective immediately. The Company's Board of Directors is pleased to appoint Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Daniel Peacock, as interim Chief Financial Officer for the duration of Frank's leave. In this role, Daniel will report to Will Gardiner, Chief Executive Officer. The composition of the Company's Board of Directors remains unchanged.
Daniel is a Chartered Accountant and, prior to becoming Deputy Chief Financial Officer, was Director of Business Finance and FP&A since joining the Group in 2019.
Will Gardiner, CEO of Drax Group said, "On behalf of the Board and the entire Drax team, we wish Frank a speedy and full recovery. I have worked with Daniel for many years. He is an experienced leader and is well placed to support us in the interim as we continue to deliver our plans for the business."
Enquiries:
Drax Investor Relations:
Mark Strafford
+44 (0) 7730 763 949
Chris Simpson
+44 (0) 7923 257 815
Media:
Drax External Communications:
Chris Mostyn
+44 (0) 7743 963 483
Website: www.drax.com