HALIFAX, Nova Scotia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) is pleased to announce Scott Balfour has been
appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Emera Inc., effective
immediately.
In addition to his current responsibilities for Emera’s Northeast and
Caribbean operations, Scott will now be responsible for senior executive
oversight and governance of Emera’s affiliates in Florida & New Mexico.
Scott will also provide senior executive direction to corporate
functions, including HR, Stakeholder Relations and Strategy & Planning.
“Emera has undergone a significant strategic expansion and today’s
announcement is a natural next step as we continue to execute our growth
plan,” says Chris Huskilson, President & CEO of Emera Inc. “Scott has
taken on increasing levels of responsibility and has made a substantial
contribution to Emera’s growth. He will bring his strategic leadership
and financial acumen to the strong leadership team and governance
structure already in place at our newly acquired operations in Florida
and New Mexico.”
Scott joined Emera in 2012 as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial
Officer. In 2015, he was appointed Chief Operating Officer, Northeast &
Caribbean. He also serves as Chair of the Boards for Nova Scotia Power,
Emera Energy, Emera Maine, Emera New Brunswick, Emera Utility Servicesand Grand Bahama Power. Scott will be appointed to the local boards of
Tampa Electric and New Mexico Gas in the coming weeks.
About Emera Inc.
Emera Inc. is a geographically diverse energy and services company
headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia with approximately $28 billion in
assets and 2015 pro-forma revenues of $ 6.3 billion. The company invests
in electricity generation, transmission and distribution, gas
transmission and distribution, and utility energy services with a
strategic focus on transformation from high carbon to low carbon energy
sources. Emera has investments throughout North America, and in four
Caribbean countries. Emera continues to target having 75-85% of its
adjusted earnings come from rate-regulated businesses. Emera’s common
and preferred shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and trade
respectively under the symbol EMA, EMA.PR.A, EMA.PR.B, EMA.PR.C,
EMA.PR.E, and EMA.PR.F. Depositary receipts representing common shares
of Emera are listed on the Barbados Stock Exchange under the symbol
EMABDR. Additional Information can be accessed at www.emera.com
or at www.sedar.com.
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