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Hays CEO returns following medical leave of absence

Published: January 5, 2026 at 7:34 am

Hays plc CEO Dirk Hahn has returned to work today from a short period of medical leave following surgery in November and completing his recovery.

During his leave of 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.

Findlay will now resume his role as non-executive chair.

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