EDMONTON, Alberta, May 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX: CU, CU.X)
Today, the Boards of Canadian Utilities Limited (CU) and CU Inc. announced the appointment of Siegfried Kiefer to the role of President & Chief Executive Officer.
In making the announcement, Nancy Southern, Chair of the Board, stated, “Siegfried has provided strategic leadership across our company’s businesses in Canada, Australia, Mexico, and Chile. He is an outstanding leader and exemplifies Canadian Utilities’ commitment to our communities, geographic diversification and continued shareowner value creation. With the exceptional leadership our company has in place, the Board has full confidence in the continuity that Siegfried brings as our new CEO.”
“I am truly honoured to lead Canadian Utilities and look forward to continuing our legacy. Canadian Utilities has delivered great performance and consistent growth as a result of Nancy Southern’s strong leadership these past 18 years,” said Mr. Kiefer. “As our industry continues to evolve, we are well positioned to capitalize on market opportunities, grow our customer base, continue our international expansion, contribute to the communities we have the privilege to serve and deliver value to our shareowners.”
Mr. Kiefer previously held the role of President & Chief Strategy Officer, Canadian Utilities, and has more than 36 years of experience in various roles within the company.
Ms. Southern will continue to serve as Chair, Canadian Utilities. She also holds the position of Chair & Chief Executive Officer of ATCO Ltd.
Mr. Kiefer will be officially introduced during the Canadian Utilities Limited Annual Meeting of Shareowners taking place at 10:00 a.m. MT (Mountain Time) in Edmonton, Alberta.
Both Mr. Kiefer and Ms. Southern will be available for questions following the formal AGM program. A webcast presentation of the AGM will be available to view online following the event at:
http://www.canadianutilities.com/Investors/Events-and-Presentations/
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With approximately 5,000 employees and assets of $22 billion, Canadian Utilities Limited is an ATCO company. Canadian Utilities Limited is a diversified global energy infrastructure corporation delivering service excellence and innovative business solutions in Electricity (electricity generation, transmission and distribution), Pipelines & Liquids (natural gas transmission, distribution and infrastructure development; and energy storage and industrial water solutions) and Retail Energy (electricity and natural gas retail sales). More information can be found at www.canadianutilities.com
Investor Inquiries:
D.A. (Dennis) DeChamplain
Senior Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
403 292 7502
Media Inquiries:
Donna Pincott
Director, Corporate Communications
587 224 7684
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