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Emera Inc. Announces Leadership Transition at Emera Energy
Today, Emera Inc. (TSX/NYSE:EMA) announced that Judy Steele, President and Chief Operating Office...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Emera Inc. Announces Leadership Transition at Emera Energy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Today, Emera Inc. (TSX/NYSE:EMA) announced that Judy Steele, President and Chief Operating Officer of Emera Energy, will retire effective June 30, after 26 years with Emera.\n \n\n Over her career with Emera, Judy held several senior leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer of Emera Inc., and spent the past 14 years leading Emera Energy. During her tenure, Emera Energy expanded its footprint across North America, increased its contribution to Emera’s overall earnings, and built a strong, experienced team.\n \n\n Karen Hutt will become CEO of Emera Energy upon Judy’s retirement, in addition to her current role as Executive Vice-President, Corporate Development at Emera Inc. Karen has held a number of senior leadership roles across Emera, including Executive Vice-President, Commercial at Emera Energy and President and CEO of Nova Scotia Power. Drew Turner has been named Chief Operating Officer of Emera Energy, leading the Emera Energy team, and reporting to Karen. Drew has been with Emera Energy for 18 years in a broad series of Commercial roles, most recently Vice-President, Commercial Operations where he was responsible for Natural Gas Logistics and Commercial Power Operations functions.\n \n\n “We are grateful for Judy’s leadership and the indelible mark she has left on Emera, with her strategic insight, financial discipline, and commitment to building the skilled team at Emera Energy,” said Scott Balfour, President and Chief Executive Officer, Emera Inc. “Karen brings a breadth of leadership and energy market experience that will strongly support Drew and the team in the continued success and contributions of this important business.”\n \n\n “I’m proud of what our teams have built at Emera Energy and grateful for the opportunities I’ve had during my career at Emera,” said Judy Steele. “Emera Energy has a strong foundation, a talented team, and I look forward to seeing its continued success.”\n \n\n “These appointments reflect Emera’s focus on leadership continuity and internal succession,” said Karen Hutt. “Judy leaves Emera Energy with an excellent foundation, and I look forward to working with Drew and the team as we build on...