29/05/2014

British Gas Boss Resigns To Join Aggreko

British Gas boss Chris Weston has resigned.

Mr Weston is to take up a new post as CEO of Aggreko plc.

He is subject to 12 months' notice and a further announcement will be made in due course regarding the timing of his departure and succession for the leadership of Centrica's International Downstream business.

Sam Laidlaw, Chief Executive of Centrica, said: "Chris has made an important contribution to Centrica over 11 years, leading a number of our businesses, in the UK and North America. We will be sorry to see him leave, but recognise that Aggreko offers a great opportunity for him."

(CVS/CD)

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