– UK, Windsor – Centrica plc (LON: CAN) today announced the appointment of Amber Rudd to its Board as a Non-Executive Director effective from 10 January 2022.
“I am delighted to welcome Amber to the Board as a Non-Executive Director. As Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Amber was the driving force in the UK’s participation in the Paris Climate Change Agreement, the first legally binding global commitment to reduce national carbon emissions. She brings a wealth of real-world experience in energy, which will be invaluable as we face the challenge of delivering net zero and helping our customers live more sustainably and affordably. In addition, through other roles she has held including as Home Secretary and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Minister for Women and Equalities, she brings a wide range of expertise which will complement the skills and capabilities of the existing Board and leadership team.” said Board Chairman, Scott Wheway.
Amber will also join the Safety, Environment & Sustainability Committee and the Remuneration Committee.
About Amber Rudd
Amber Rudd is a former UK Member of Parliament who, in addition to having held the roles of Home Secretary and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Minister for Women and Equalities, served as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change from 2015 to 2016 after having been Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Energy and Climate Change from July 2014 until May 2015. Amber led the UK team to the successful completion of the Paris Climate Change Agreement. This UN-sponsored 2015 Conference of the Parties achieved a landmark global commitment to reduce national carbon emissions.
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