Board member accepts full time executive role in Australia

Mercury has acknowledged the announcement that Dennis Barnes, director, has been appointed as the next Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Snowy Hydro Limited, a Commonwealth Company and Government Business Enterprise in Australia. Mr Barnes is expected to take up the role on 1 February 2023. Consequently, Mr Barnes will step down from the Mercury Board at a time to be determined. ENDS Howard Thomas General Counsel and Company Secretary Mercury NZ Limited For investor relations queries, please contact: William Meek Chief Financial Officer 0275 173 470 investor@mercury.co.nz For media queries, please contact: Shannon Goldstone Head of Communications 027 210 5337 media@mercury.co.nz End CA:00405511 For:MCY Type:ADMIN Time:2023-01-19 08:30:35