Ireland-headquartered energy to distribution group DCC said its chief executive Donal Murphy will temporarily step back from work to address a medical condition.
DCC said its chief financial officer Kevin Lucey will take on Mr Murphy's day-to-day responsibilities.
DCC sells LPG, operates service stations and electric vehicle fast-charging networks, and distributes medical and electronic products.
It said today that Mr Murphy expects to make a full return to work by July.
The company is due to announce its results for the year ended 31 March 2023 on May 16.
