Rod West named as Entergy’s Utility Group President

Rod West has been named Entergy’s group president, Effective July 1. West will succeed Theo Bunting, who is retiring from Entergy. West will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of the regulated utilities, including electric and natural gas distribution, and customer service operations and also oversee the utility’s engagement with state and local regulators, and regulated retail commercial development and innovation. West will report to Entergy’s chairman and CEO, Leo Denault.

West has a long history on the utility side of the business, having served as president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans, Inc. from 2007 to 2010. West has served as a member of Entergy’s Office of the Chief Executive since 2010. In that role, Rod helped create the company’s shared services organization, which includes information technology, finance operations, human resources operations, supply chain and administrative services. In his CAO role, West also provided executive oversight of Entergy’s federal policy, regulatory and governmental affairs, and corporate communications functions. West has a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, a Juris Doctor from the Tulane University School of Law and a MBA from Tulane University.

Entergy’s chairman and CEO, Leo Denault said that Rod’s knowledge, leadership, diverse utility experience and relentless focus on creating value for their stakeholders make him the right person for this role at a time when Entergy is becoming a pure-play utility. As we embark on the utility’s $10.4 billion customer-centric capital plan, Rod will ensure they execute prudently, effectively and in the best interest of their stakeholders. As we welcome Rod to his new role, we also want to say thank you to Theo for his many contributions to Entergy in his 34 years of service. He has helped position the utility for a successful future, and they are very grateful to Theo for his outstanding service to Entergy.

Image: Rod West has been named Entergy’s group president, Effective July 1 (Source: Entergy)