Tony Quinlan

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Tony is Chairman of NextEnergy Solar Fund. He brings extensive leadership and governance experience to his new role as Chair. He has deep expertise in corporate finance, M&A and business transformation.

Tony was CFO of Drax Group plc, during the transformation of the Group from coal to sustainable biomass, bringing a significant knowledge of the UK electricity market and renewables and strong credentials managing investor relations.  Following a successful period as CEO of Laird plc, a major global technology engineering business, he now serves as Senior Independent Director on the boards of Costain Group PLC and Hill & Smith PLC, both with substantial operations serving infrastructure markets.

Tony is also a member of the Management Engagement Committee, the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee, the Remuneration & Nomination Committee, and Chair of the Market Disclosure Committee.