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12 May 2026
Centrica plc
('Centrica' or 'the Company')
Centrica appoints Non-Executive Director
Centrica is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Howell as a Non‑Executive Director of the Company with effect from 12 May 2026. Jonathan will also become Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee and a member of the Nominations Committee, with effect from 31 July 2026.
Jonathan has significant board-level executive and non-executive experience across FTSE-listed and regulated businesses, with particular expertise in finance, governance, risk and transformation. He is currently a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Experian plc and Whitbread plc, and previously served on the boards of Sage Group plc, EMAP plc, FTSE International Ltd and CrestCo Ltd.
Jonathan brings deep financial leadership experience gained in complex, highly regulated environments. Having trained as a Chartered Accountant, his extensive executive career includes roles such as the CFO of Sage Group plc, Close Brothers Group plc and London Stock Exchange Group plc.
Nathan Bostock will step down from the Board, the Nominations Committee, the Safety, Environment and Sustainability Committee and as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee with effect from 31 July 2026.
Kevin O'Byrne, Chair of Centrica, said:
"I am delighted to welcome Jonathan to the Board. He brings deep financial and regulatory expertise, alongside considerable experience as both a FTSE 100 chief financial officer and audit committee chair. The Board will benefit greatly from Jonathan's judgement, rigour and market experience as Centrica continues to execute its strategy.
On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Nathan for his significant contribution to Centrica and his leadership of the Audit and Risk Committee. We are grateful for his commitment and support and wish him well for the future as he steps down from the Board at the end of July."
Jonathan Howell said:
"I am pleased to be joining the Board of Centrica. The Company has a clear strategy and a strong focus on disciplined performance. I look forward to working with the Board and management team to support the delivery of long‑term value for shareholders."
Notes:
This appointment is made pursuant to UK Listing Rule 6.4.8.
In accordance with the obligations under UK Listing Rule 6.4.6, Jonathan Howell currently holds the following non‑executive directorships in quoted companies:
· Whitbread plc
· Experian plc
Jonathan Howell was previously a director of Sage Group plc.
At the date of this announcement, Jonathan Howell has no beneficial interest in the ordinary shares of Centrica plc.
The Company confirms that there are no further matters requiring disclosure under UK Listing Rules 6.4.6 to 6.4.9 inclusive.
ENDS
Enquiries:
Investors and AnalystsE: ir@centrica.com
MediaT: 01784 843000E: media@centrica.com
Centrica plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (CNA)Registered Office: Millstream, Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 5GD
Registered in England & Wales number: 3033654Legal Entity Identifier number: E26EDV109X6EEPBKVH76ISIN number: GB00B033F229
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