AGL Energy Limited (AGL) announced that following a comprehensive domestic and global search process, the Board has appointed Damien Nicks as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. AGL's Chair, Patricia McKenzie, said the Board had unanimously determined that Damien Nicks is the best person to lead AGL as it undertakes one of the most significant decarbonisation initiatives in Australia. Mr. Nicks joined AGL in March 2013 and was Chief Financial Officer from August 2018, prior to becoming interim Chief Executive Officer on 1 October 2022.

He has 27 years' experience with significant energy, customer and multinational experience across a number of sectors including logistics, industrial and professional services.