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Emera Inc. Announces Leadership Transition at Emera Energy

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  • Emera Inc. announced that Judy Steele will retire as President and Chief Operating Officer of Emera Energy effective June 30 after 26 years with the company.
  • Steele held senior roles including Chief Financial Officer of Emera Inc. and spent the last 14 years leading Emera Energy.
  • Karen Hutt will become CEO of Emera Energy while retaining her current role as Executive Vice-President, Corporate Development at Emera Inc.
  • Hutt previously served as Executive Vice-President, Commercial at Emera Energy and as President and CEO of Nova Scotia Power.
  • Drew Turner has been named Chief Operating Officer of Emera Energy to lead the team & report to Hutt.
  • Turner has been with Emera Energy for 18 years & most recently served as Vice-President, Commercial Operations responsible for Natural Gas Logistics & Commercial Power Operations.
  • Scott Balfour, President & CEO of Emera Inc., praised Steele's leadership & noted Hutt's experience will support the team's continued success.
  • Hutt stated the appointments reflect a focus on leadership continuity & internal succession.
  • The release includes standard forward-looking information disclaimers regarding leadership transitions & future business expectations.
  • Emera Inc. is a North American energy provider headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, serving approximately 2.7 million customers.