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Hays plc announced that Chief Executive Officer Dirk Hahn returned to work on January 5, 2026, after a medical leave following surgery in November. During Hahn's absence, Michael Findlay, Group Chair, assumed the role of Executive Chair and will now resume his Non-Executive Chair position.
| Date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Time | 07:00:03 |
| Category | Miscellaneous |
| ID | 5307N |

5 January 2026
Hays plc ("Hays")
CEO update
Hays plc announces that its Chief Executive Officer, Dirk Hahn, has returned to work today from a short period of medical leave following surgery in November and completing his recovery.
During Dirk's absence, Michael Findlay, Group Chair, assumed the role of Executive Chair and worked closely with the wider Hays management team to ensure continuity and progress on the Group's strategic and commercial priorities. Michael will now resume his role as Non-Executive Chair.
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