Drax boss Dorothy Thompson to step down after 12 years
by Adam Vaughan from on (#32T1Q)
Will Gardiner, the group's chief financial officer, will take over in January as company focuses on gas, biomass and battery power
The long-serving chief executive of the UK's biggest power station is stepping down, as the North Yorkshire-based business continues its pursuit of a future beyond coal.
Drax Group's Dorothy Thompson will be succeeded by Will Gardiner, currently the chief financial officer, who will take over in January at a time when the company is eyeing a mix of gas, biomass and battery power to replace coal.