Efficient March 7, 2025, Chris Rod West will be a part of Algonquin Energy & Utilities Corp. as the corporate’s Chief Govt Officer. The corporate mentioned in a media launch West will exchange Chris Huskilson, who will stay a member of the corporate’s board after stepping down.
West’s most up-to-date function was Group President of Utility Operations at Entergy, the place he oversaw the operational and monetary efficiency of its 5 working firms, Algonquin famous. His 25-year tenure at Entergy included duty for electrical and pure gasoline distribution, customer support, regulatory affairs, shared companies, and controlled retail industrial improvement and innovation. He additionally led Entergy New Orleans’ rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Katrina, Algonquin mentioned.
“Algonquin is within the means of transitioning to a pure-play regulated utility and Rod is the fitting individual to guide the Firm ahead at this necessary time”, Randy Laney, Chairman of the Board of Administrators of AQN, mentioned.
“We’re assured Rod’s deep expertise and observe report of delivering excellent customer support and creating worth within the regulated utility business will speed up the Firm’s transformation for the good thing about our clients, shareholders, and your entire Algonquin crew”, Laney added.
“Algonquin has undergone a change and there’s a big alternative to advance its place as a pure-play regulated utility”, West mentioned. “I’m excited to start working alongside the Algonquin crew as we proceed to transition the Firm to create sustainable and significant worth for its stakeholders”.
Huskilson mentioned, “There is no such thing as a doubt Rod has the fitting set of management expertise, experience, and imaginative and prescient to guide the Firm to new heights as a regulated utility, and I’m dedicated to facilitating a clean transition as we embark on this new chapter”.
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