REG - ENW Finance plc - Chris Johns to be appointed as CFO

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31/03/2023 09:45

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RNS Number : 9162U  ENW Finance plc  31 March 2023

ENW Finance plc (the Company)

 

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31 March 2023

 

Electricity North West Limited appoints new Chief Financial Officer

 

The Board of Directors of ENW Finance plc is pleased to announce the
appointment of Chris Johns as Chief Financial Officer of Electricity North
West Limited, and director of ENW Finance plc. Chris will join the Electricity
North West Limited and ENW Finance plc Boards on 25 May 2023.

 

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 Limited'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 Electricity North West Limited, 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 Boards of Electricity
North West Limited and ENW Finance plc 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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