CEO update

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Hays plc announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Dirk Hahn, has returned to work following a short period of medical leave for surgery in November and subsequent recovery. During his absence, Group Chair Michael Findlay served as Executive Chair, ensuring continuity in the Group's strategic and commercial priorities, and will now resume his role as Non-Executive Chair.

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Hays PLC

05 January 2026

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.

Enquiries

Hays plc

Rachel Ford
Kean Marden

FGS Global
Guy Lamming / Anjali Unnikrishnan / Richard Crowley

General Counsel & Company Secretary

Head of Investor Relations and M&A

+44 (0) 333 010 2682

+44 (0) 333 010 7092

hays@fgsglobal.com

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