Just Energy Group appoints Board member Scott Gahn as CEO

– CANADA, Mississauga –  Just Energy Group Inc. (TSX: JE | NYSE: JE) today announced today that Patrick McCullough has departed the Company as President and Chief Executive Officer and has stepped down from the Board of Directors of Just Energy and the Company’s subsidiaries, effective immediately.

Just Energy has named director, R. Scott Gahn, as its President and Chief Executive Officer.

“I am very excited to have Scott Gahn as our Chief Executive Officer. He represents the leadership that is needed for Just Energy at this time and for the future, while bringing a strong background in executing transactions in the deregulated energy industry,” said Rebecca MacDonald, Just Energy’s Executive Chair.

Ms. MacDonald continued, “The Strategic Review is ongoing.”

About Scott Gahn

Mr. Gahn has a long history in the deregulated energy industry, having served on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas board from 2005 to 2008 and having been involved in the sale of deregulated and regulated electricity and natural gas for over 28 years. He was one of the founding shareholders and Chief Executive Officer of Just Energy Texas LP, which was acquired by the Company in 2007. Following the acquisition, Mr. Gahn was the Chief Operating Officer of Just Energy until June 2011. He was appointed to the board in December 2013.

About Just Energy

Just Energy is a leading consumer company focused on essential needs, including electricity and natural gas commodities; health and well-being, such as water quality and filtration devices; and utility conservation, bringing energy-efficient solutions and renewable energy options to consumers. Currently operating in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, Just Energy serves residential and commercial customers. Just Energy is the parent company of Amigo Energy, EdgePower Inc., Filter Group Inc., Green Star Energy, Hudson Energy, Interactive Energy Group, Just Energy Advanced Solutions, Tara Energy, and Terrapass.

For more information: http://www.justenergygroup.com

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