REG - Elec North West Ltd - Chris Johns to be appointed as CFO

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31/03/2023 09:45

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Electricity North West Limited (the Company)

 

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31 March 2023

 

Electricity North West Limited appoints new Chief Financial Officer

 

Electricity North West Limited, the region's electricity distribution network
operator, announces the appointment of Chris Johns to the Board on 25 May 2023
as Chief Financial Officer.

 

Chris has previously been CFO of Yorkshire Water, a role he held from June
2020. He has also previously held the roles of Finance Director of both
Northumbrian Water Group and Northern Gas Networks, and before that worked in
the regulated financial services industry.

 

Commenting on his appointment, Electricity North West's Chief Executive
Officer, Ian Smyth, said: "We are delighted with this appointment after a
comprehensive UK-wide search. Chris is a recognised CFO in the industry
combining financial acumen with regulatory insight. Chris will contribute to
our reputation as a leading regulated network."

 

Alistair Buchanan, Chairman of the Company, added: "Chris brings great
financial experience from a number of regulated businesses and will be a great
asset as the company enters its latest price control. Chris will help the
business continue to deliver on our key commitments in safety, customer
service, reliability, innovation and efficiency."

 

Chris Johns said: "I'm delighted to be joining Electricity North West at such
an important time given the challenges of ED2 that lie ahead. Electricity
North West is a hugely respected and great company, and I'm excited to be
joining the business and getting to know and work with all teams, both in
finance as well as across the wider business."

 

Chris replaces David Brocksom who is retiring from the Board on 25 May having
been with Electricity North West since 2013 and on the Board since 2015.

 

Notes to editors

 

Any queries should be directed to Electricity North West's press office on
08442091957 or by email at pressoffice@enwl.co.uk.

 

Address: Electricity North West Limited, Borron Street, Stockport, SK1 2JD

 

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