Great British Energy: Public Appointments

Question

Asked by Joy Morrissey

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Chair of Great British Energy was appointed through open competition; what his remuneration is; and whether he has registered his business interests and shareholdings.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 4 Sep 2024

Corrected 5 Sep 2024 by Michael Shanks

The Secretary of State considered a range of candidates for the role of Start Up Chair for Great British Energy and directly appointed Juergen Maier as the strongest candidate. DESNZ intends to run an open, fair and transparent competition to recruit the ...