Genex Power has announced Craig Francis as the company’s new CEO effective from 1 September 2023.
Craig, currently Genex’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, Harding will continue to support Genex as a consultant to ensure a smooth transition period.
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Genex 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 Genex in 2017 to lead the commercial development of the Company’s portfolio and was promoted to CFO in 2021. During his time with Genex, 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 Genex, 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.
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Genex chairman Dr Ralph Craven said, “We are very pleased to appoint Craig to the role of CEO of Genex. Since joining the leadership team, he has applied his deep financial acumen, intricate knowledge of the energy sector and collaborative leadership style to successfully execute multiple project finance programs, including for our flagship Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project, as well as playing a key role in the development of the company’s broader strategy.”
