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RNS Number : 6093U  Hays PLC  27 February 2026

 

 

Hays plc

CEO departure and succession plan

 

27 February 2026

Hays plc ('Hays' or the 'Company') today announces that the Company's Chief
Executive Officer (CEO), Dirk Hahn, is stepping down as CEO and as a Director
with immediate effect for personal reasons.

Mark Dearnley, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, will become interim Chief
Executive Officer until a permanent successor is in place.

Michael Findlay, as Non-Executive Chair, will work closely with Mark and the
Hays Executive Leadership Team to ensure continuity and progress on the
Group's strategic and commercial priorities.

A recruitment process to identify a permanent successor will begin
immediately, led by the Nomination Committee with the support of external
consultants.

Michael Findlay, Chair said:

"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Dirk for his significant
contribution to Hays over the last 28 years. During his tenure, he
demonstrated exceptional leadership, notably in building our German
business and resetting Hays' strategy. On behalf of all Hays colleagues, I
wish him every success in the future.

We are grateful to Mark for agreeing to step in as Interim CEO. Mark is an
accomplished business leader and is well-placed to lead the Company as we
continue to execute on our strategic and operational priorities"

Dirk Hahn, outgoing CEO, said:

"It has been a great honour to be part of Hays for the past 28 years and a
privilege to lead the business in recent years. Thank you to the many
remarkable colleagues I have worked with over the years. Hays is a great
company with a bright and exciting future ahead of it"

There is no further information required to be disclosed in accordance with UK
Listing Rule 6.4.8(R).

 

Notes:

1.   In accordance with section 430(2B) Companies Act 2006, a statement
concerning particulars of remuneration payments for Dirk Hahn will be
published on the Company's website.

2.   All remuneration arrangements will be consistent with the Remuneration
Policy as approved by shareholders at the 2023 AGM. Full details will be
disclosed in the Directors' Remuneration Report for FY26.

 

 

 

For further information please contact:

Hays plc

 Rachel Ford  General Counsel & Company Secretary        +44 (0) 333 010 2682
 Kean Marden  Head of Investor Relations & M&A           +44 (0) 333 010 7092

 

 

FGS Global

 Guy Lamming          hays@fgsglobal.com
 Anjali Unnikrishnan

 Richard Crowley

 

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