Origin Energy Limited
(ASX:ORG) chairman Kevin McCann has announced his retirement, effective after the company's annual general meeting on October 23.
The energy company says the board has elected Gordon Cairns as his replacement, subject to his reappointment as a director by shareholders.
Mr Cairns joined Origin's board in 2007 and was previously chairman of Rebel Group and a director of the Centre for Independent Studies.
Mr McCann says Mr Cairns brings extensive breadth and depth of experience to the role.
Origin generated a net profit of $461 million in fiscal 2013.
