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Southwest Gas Holdings Announces CEO Succession Plan
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SWX) ("Southwest Gas" or the "Company") and its primary operating subsidiary, Southwest Gas Corporation, today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Justin Brown to succeed Karen Haller as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 8, 2026. Mr. Brown has been nominated to join the Board of Directors following the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Having led the Company through its successful transition to a fully regulated natural gas business and pos
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