Drax boss Dorothy Thompson to step down after 12 years

Will Gardiner, the group’s chief financial officer, will take over in January as company focuses on gas, biomass and battery powerThe long-serving chief executive of the UK’s biggest power station is stepping down, as the North Yorkshire-based business continues its pursuit of a future beyond coal.Drax Group’s Dorothy Thompson will be succeeded by Will Gardiner, currently the chief financial officer, who will take over in January at a time when the company is eyeing a mix of ga