Tag: Centrica
Kevin O’Byrne to chair Centrica
Currently senior independent director, O’Byrne will take over as chair of the energy company from Scott Wheway.
Amber Rudd to join Ryanair board
The former UK home secretary will become a non-executive director of the airline company with effect from 1 July.
Ex-Santander CEO to join Lloyds
Nathan Bostock will be appointed a non-executive director of the banking group with effect from 1 August this year.
Centrica appoints non-executive director
Energy veteran Philippe Boisseau joins British Gas’s parent company as a NED with effect from 1 September.
News round-up: this week in governance
Mars CEO defends ESG and purpose; US president vetoes anti-ESG bill; trust can negatively affect M&As; Centrica chief’s £4.5m pay packet.
Say-on-climate voting is on the up, but investor support falls
US shareholders tend to approve companies’ climate plans, while support is waning among European shareholders, finds study.
Amber Rudd joins Centrica board as non-executive director
Rudd is a former secretary of state for energy and climate change, and led the UK’s participation in the Paris Agreement.
Overboarding is a growing concern
The departure of BTG’s chairman because of concerns about “overboarding” highlights a growing concern among investors.
Board moves at Centrica, Whitbread, GSK and National Grid
Rick Haythornthwaite is to step down as Centrica chairman, while senior finance chiefs are set to leave GSK and National Grid.