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Naturgy shareholders propose Citi banker as CEO, Cinco Dias says

Published 03/07/2023, 08:09
Updated 03/07/2023, 08:11
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Spanish energy company Naturgy at its headquarters in Madrid, Spain, October 9, 2018. REUTERS/Sergio Perez/File Photo
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MADRID (Reuters) - A group of shareholders at Spanish power utility Naturgy have proposed appointing a top Citigroup (NYSE:C) banker as CEO, newspaper Cinco Dias reported on Monday citing unidentified sources with knowledge of the matter.

Investment funds CVC, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and IFM Global Infrastructure, which together control about 55% of Naturgy, proposed Ignacio Gutierrez-Orrantia for the job, the newspaper said.

Gutierrez-Orrantia is Citigroup's co-head of banking, capital markets and advisory for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Spanish energy company Naturgy at its headquarters in Madrid, Spain, October 9, 2018. REUTERS/Sergio Perez/File Photo

The company intends to separate the jobs of CEO and chairman of the board, both currently held by Francisco Reynes, the newspaper said.

Naturgy, Citi and CVC declined to comment, while GIP and IFM did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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