Executive leadership team change

02/09/2026 08:30 NZST, ADMIN

Mercury’s Chief Operating Officer - Generation, Kevin Taylor, has advised he intends to retire and will leave the company at the end of the year.

Chief Executive Stew Hamilton said Mr Taylor had made an outstanding and valuable contribution to Mercury's business since joining in 2025.

“Kevin has brought deep operational and safety leadership experience to Mercury, and has strengthened the way we operate and maintain our generation assets. We thank him for his positive impact on the Mercury team and our operations, and we wish him the very best for the future.”

ENDS

Howard Thomas

General Counsel and Company Secretary

Mercury NZ Limited

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