Duke Energy announced several leadership appointments news as the company prepares to meet increasing energy demands across its service area. The changes follow the upcoming retirement of a longtime executive.
Julie Janson, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Duke Energy Carolinas and head of the Natural Gas Business Unit, will retire effective July 1, 2025, after 37 years with the company.
Janson held various positions during her nearly four-decade career, including leading the company's operations in the Carolinas.
“On behalf of everyone at Duke Energy, I want to thank Julie for her nearly four decades of service to the company, our customers and our shareholders,” said Harry Sideris, president and CEO. “An industry veteran and invaluable member of our team, Julie played a large role in shaping today’s Duke Energy and has embodied the values that make Duke Energy a great company. Her leadership in transforming our company helped pave the way for the growth opportunities we have in front of us. We will miss her and wish her the very best in retirement.”
Effective July 1, 2025, Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe will succeed Janson in her leadership roles. Ghartey-Tagoe currently serves as executive vice president, chief legal officer, and corporate secretary. He previously led the company's utility operations in South Carolina.
Alex Glenn will assume the position of executive vice president and chief legal officer, overseeing legal, ethics, compliance, and corporate audit functions. Glenn is currently executive vice president and chief executive officer for Duke Energy Florida and Midwest operations.
Louis Renjel will become executive vice president and chief executive officer of Duke Energy Florida and Midwest. He will also retain his current position as chief corporate affairs officer. Renjel joined Duke Energy in 2017.
Cameron McDonald, senior vice president and chief human resources officer, will join the company’s senior management committee. Additionally, David Maltz, vice president, corporate legal support and chief governance officer, will add corporate secretary to his responsibilities.
Ghartey-Tagoe, Glenn, Renjel, and McDonald will report to President and CEO Harry Sideris. The utility company is pursuing an $83 billion capital plan aimed at modernizing infrastructure and serving growing communities.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), based in Charlotte, N.C., provides electric service to 8.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Its electric capacity is 55,100 megawatts. The company serves 1.7 million natural gas customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, and Kentucky. Learn more about company operations and company news.
Sideris stated, “As Duke Energy executes its $83 billion capital plan to modernize energy infrastructure, meet unprecedented load growth across its service territory and serve growing communities, these appointments underscore the deep level of talent we have across our organization and reflect the continued progression of our leadership as we ensure continuity and drive innovation. I look forward to working with my colleagues in their new roles as we continue advancing our strategy to build a smarter energy future for our customers, stakeholders and shareholders.”
