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11/06/2024

EDF Energy Appoints UK Non-Executive Chairman

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EDF Energy has appointed Sir Alex Chisholm KCB as its UK Non-Executive Chairman with effect from 15 July.

Sir Alex has over 20 years' experience running organisations, ranging from entrepreneurial ventures to regulatory bodies and government departments. He left his most recent role as Chief Operating Officer for the UK Civil Service and Permanent Secretary in the Cabinet Office in April 2024. Prior to this he spent 13 years leading public sector bodies in the UK and Ireland. Before his government roles he worked for 12 years in business, in the media, technology, ecommerce and retail sectors.
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Simone Rossi, UK CEO EDF in the UK said: "EDF will be tackling some of the most significant opportunities and challenges associated with assuring Great Britain's future needs for a secure, low carbon, more electric economy. Sir Alex brings great private and public-sector leadership, governance and regulatory experience that can help steer the company’s efforts to help Britain achieve net zero."

Sir Alex said: "I am excited to be joining Great Britain's leading provider of low carbon energy at a time of great change and opportunity in the energy sector. EDF continues to invest in nuclear, wind, solar and battery infrastructure to offer customers secure, clean and affordable electricity. I look forward to getting to know all parts of the company, and to helping EDF serve the needs and priorities of the UK."

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