Veteran executive concludes chapter on
decades-long career with the company
NEW
ORLEANS, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy
announced today that Rod West, group
president of utility operations, will retire following more than 25
years of exemplary leadership and service to the company, effective
Jan. 31, 2025. Beginning Nov. 1, West will serve as a strategic advisor to
Entergy's Chair and CEO, Drew Marsh,
and the company's executive team, to ensure a well-planned
transition that continues to prioritize value creation for each of
the company's key stakeholders.
"Rod's contributions throughout his career at Entergy have been
important to our company's success and will provide enduring
benefits for all of our stakeholders," said Marsh. "Rod's strategic
vision and leadership and his ability to manage competing
stakeholder interests has consistently led to successful outcomes.
He has been a leading champion for innovation, new solutions and
technologies that have helped transform the way we serve our
customers and grow our business."
West is responsible for the operational and financial
performance of Entergy's five utility companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. He has been instrumental in helping
position the company to capture the region's industrial growth,
modernize and harden the energy grid, and improve the focus on
customer outcomes. Recently, his teams have had notable successes,
including Entergy Mississippi's partnership with Amazon Web
Services representing the largest capital investment in the
state's history, Entergy Louisiana's approval to invest
$1.9 billion in building a more
resilient grid over the next five years, and Entergy Texas'
forward-looking proposal to ensure it is prepared to power a
rapidly growing region.
"I've had a remarkable run," said West. "I could not have
foreseen my career evolving the way it has when I joined Entergy.
Regardless of the task or challenge, the undeniable commitment of
our 12,000-plus employees has motivated and inspired me every day.
I am grateful to those I was so lucky to call colleagues over all
these years. And I'm immensely proud to have contributed to the
company's growth, and continually improve service to our 3 million
customers across the communities we serve. Entergy has a tremendous
future with a strong team and clear vision, and it's the right time
for me to move on to the next chapter in my journey."
Marsh continued, "Rod has been integral to our business and the
industry. We thank him for his many years of service and the strong
leadership team he has helped put in place, and wish him continued
success in his upcoming endeavors."
About Entergy
Entergy (NYSE: ETR) is a Fortune 500 company that powers life
for 3 million customers through our operating companies in
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We're investing in the reliability and
resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition
to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our
communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally
recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship.
Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100
million in economic benefits each year to local communities
through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is
headquartered in New Orleans,
Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn
more at entergy.com and connect with @Entergy on social
media. #WePowerLife
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