David Gibson to join Contact Board

8 February 2024 David Gibson to join Contact Board David Gibson will join the Board of Contact Energy Limited ('Contact') as an independent director on 20 February 2024. David has over 20 years' investment banking experience, including as Co-Head of Investment Banking in New Zealand for Deutsche Bank and Deutsche Craigs where he completed a number of New Zealand's largest M&A and equity transactions, including within the energy sector. David is currently Deputy Chair of Goodman (NZ) Limited and a Director of Freightways, NZME and Rangatira Limited. He is a former director of Trustpower. David holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Canterbury. "We are delighted to welcome David Gibson to the Contact Board. David's strong financial and strategic expertise will add value to the Board, and we look forward to his contribution to Contact" said Contact Chair Rob McDonald. David will fill a casual vacancy on the Board from 20 February 2024 but will stand for election by shareholders at the annual shareholder meeting in November. - ends - Investor enquiries Shelley Hollingsworth Investor Relations and Strategy Manager +64 27 227 2429 shelley.hollingsworth@contactenergy.co.nz Media enquiries Louise Wright Head of Communications and Reputation +64 21 840 313 louise.wright@contactenergy.co.nz End CA:00425849 For:CEN Type:ADMIN Time:2024-02-08 08:30:19