Mississippi Power President Pedro Cherry elected chairman and CEO during company's centennial year
Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), has announced the election of Pedro Cherry as chairman and CEO, succeeding Anthony Wilson who retired after over 40 years of service. Cherry, who became the company's 14th president in March during its centennial year, brings 30 years of energy industry experience, including 25 years within the Southern Company system.
Prior to this role, Cherry served as president and CEO of Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas, overseeing operations serving 1.8 million customers across two states. His appointment comes at a time of significant growth and development in Southeast Mississippi, where he has been actively engaging with community organizations, customers, and employees.
Mississippi Power, una controllata di Southern Company (NYSE: SO), ha annunciato l'elezione di Pedro Cherry come presidente e CEO, in sostituzione di Anthony Wilson, che si è ritirato dopo oltre 40 anni di servizio. Cherry, diventato il 14° presidente dell'azienda a marzo durante l'anno del centenario, porta con sé 30 anni di esperienza nel settore energetico, di cui 25 all'interno del sistema Southern Company.
Prima di questo incarico, Cherry è stato presidente e CEO di Atlanta Gas Light e Chattanooga Gas, gestendo operazioni che servono 1,8 milioni di clienti in due stati. La sua nomina arriva in un momento di significativa crescita e sviluppo nel Sud-est del Mississippi, dove è stato attivamente coinvolto con organizzazioni comunitarie, clienti e dipendenti.
Mississippi Power, una filial de Southern Company (NYSE: SO), ha anunciado la elección de Pedro Cherry como presidente y CEO, sucediendo a Anthony Wilson, quien se retiró tras más de 40 años de servicio. Cherry, quien se convirtió en el 14º presidente de la empresa en marzo durante su año centenario, aporta 30 años de experiencia en la industria energética, incluyendo 25 años dentro del sistema de Southern Company.
Antes de este cargo, Cherry fue presidente y CEO de Atlanta Gas Light y Chattanooga Gas, supervisando operaciones que atienden a 1.8 millones de clientes en dos estados. Su nombramiento llega en un momento de importante crecimiento y desarrollo en el sureste de Mississippi, donde ha estado activamente involucrado con organizaciones comunitarias, clientes y empleados.
미시시피 파워는 Southern Company (NYSE: SO)의 자회사로, 페드로 체리를 회장 겸 CEO로 선임했다고 발표했습니다. 체리는 40년 이상 근무한 앤서니 윌슨의 뒤를 이어 취임했습니다. 체리는 회사의 14번째 사장으로, 창립 100주년인 올해 3월에 취임했으며, 에너지 산업에서 30년의 경력을 보유하고 있으며 그중 25년은 Southern Company 시스템 내에서 근무했습니다.
이전에는 애틀랜타 가스 라이트와 채터누가 가스의 사장 겸 CEO로 재직하며 두 주에 걸쳐 180만 고객을 대상으로 운영을 감독했습니다. 그의 임명은 미시시피 남동부 지역에서 중요한 성장과 발전이 이루어지고 있는 시점에 이루어졌으며, 지역사회 단체, 고객 및 직원들과 활발히 소통하고 있습니다.
Mississippi Power, une filiale de Southern Company (NYSE : SO), a annoncé l'élection de Pedro Cherry en tant que président et CEO, succédant à Anthony Wilson qui a pris sa retraite après plus de 40 ans de service. Cherry, devenu le 14e président de l'entreprise en mars lors de son année du centenaire, apporte 30 ans d'expérience dans le secteur de l'énergie, dont 25 ans au sein du système de Southern Company.
Avant ce poste, Cherry a été président et CEO d'Atlanta Gas Light et Chattanooga Gas, supervisant des opérations desservant 1,8 million de clients dans deux États. Sa nomination intervient à un moment de croissance et de développement importants dans le sud-est du Mississippi, où il s'engage activement auprès des organisations communautaires, des clients et des employés.
Mississippi Power, eine Tochtergesellschaft der Southern Company (NYSE: SO), hat die Wahl von Pedro Cherry zum Vorsitzenden und CEO bekannt gegeben. Er tritt die Nachfolge von Anthony Wilson an, der nach über 40 Jahren im Dienst in den Ruhestand gegangen ist. Cherry, der im März während des hundertjährigen Jubiläums des Unternehmens zum 14. Präsidenten ernannt wurde, bringt 30 Jahre Erfahrung in der Energiebranche mit, davon 25 Jahre innerhalb des Southern Company-Systems.
Vor dieser Position war Cherry Präsident und CEO von Atlanta Gas Light und Chattanooga Gas und leitete den Betrieb, der 1,8 Millionen Kunden in zwei Bundesstaaten bedient. Seine Ernennung erfolgt zu einem Zeitpunkt erheblichen Wachstums und der Entwicklung im Südosten von Mississippi, wo er aktiv mit Gemeinschaftsorganisationen, Kunden und Mitarbeitern zusammenarbeitet.
- Appointment of experienced leader with 30 years of industry expertise
- Seamless leadership transition during company's centennial year
- Strong background managing large customer base of 1.8 million across two states
- None.
Cherry was named president of Mississippi Power in March, becoming the company's 14th president in its 100-year history. Cherry started this role following Anthony Wilson's retirement announcement. Wilson completed his time as chairman and CEO this week after more than 40 years of service to Mississippi Power and Southern Company.
"It's been an honor working alongside Anthony over the last few months during this leadership transition," said Cherry. "He has certainly made a lasting impact on our state, and I look forward to continuing Mississippi Power's legacy of safety, reliability and service to our communities."
Cherry has worked in the energy industry for 30 years with nearly 25 years spent as a part of the Southern Company system. Prior to joining Mississippi Power, he served as president and CEO of both Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas, two southern region natural gas utilities that serve approximately 1.8 million customers in two states.
Cherry, an active community leader, has prioritized meeting with community organizations, customers and employees to learn and support customer needs in
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Learn more about Cherry's career history here.
About Mississippi Power
Now in its 100th year of service, Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), produces safe, reliable and affordable energy for more than 192,000 customers in 23 southeast
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