Genex Power Limited announced the appointment of Craig Francis as the company's new chief executive officer (CEO), effective from 1 September 2023. Craig, currently the company's chief financial officer (CFO), will succeed James Harding who will retire from the role on 31 August 2023 after five years as CEO. Following his retirement, James will continue to support the company as a consultant to ensure a smooth transition period.

The company has commenced the search for a replacement CFO and an announcement regarding this appointment is expected to be made in the coming months. Craig is an experienced leader with deep knowledge of the energy sector. He joined the company in 2017 to lead the commercial development of the Company's portfolio and was promoted to CFO in 2021.

During his time with the company, Craig has been a core part of the leadership team and has been instrumental in delivering the Company's portfolio to its current level of maturity. Prior to the company, Craig was part of the corporate finance team at Cantor Fitzgerald Europe in the UK where he focused on advising clients in the energy and natural resources sectors. Craig has also worked at boutique corporate finance advisers RFC Ambrian and Helmsec Global Capital in London and Sydney.

James Harding joined the company as Executive General Manager in 2016 and was appointed CEO in May 2018.