CEO update

5 January 2026

Hays plc ("Hays")

CEO update

Hays plc announces that its Chief Executive Officer, Dirk Hahn, has returned to work today from a short period of medical leave following surgery in November and completing his recovery.

During Dirk's absence, Michael Findlay, Group Chair, assumed the role of Executive Chair and worked closely with the wider Hays management team to ensure continuity and progress on the Group's strategic and commercial priorities. Michael will now resume his role as Non-Executive Chair.

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