– CANADA, Mississauga – Just Energy Group Inc. (TSX: JE | NYSE: JE) today announced that Walter M. Higgins III has been appointed to its Board of Directors, as an independent director.
“I am very pleased with the appointment of Walter Higgins to our Board at this crucial time in the history of Just Energy,” said Rebecca MacDonald, Just Energy’s executive chair. “Walter’s significant experience across the energy sector combined with his deep operational expertise will be critical to Just Energy as we move forward with our strategic review and the execution of our strategy.”
About Walt Higgins
Mr. Higgins is currently the Chairman of the Board of South Jersey Industries Inc. Prior to this position, Mr. Higgins served as the CEO of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, President and CEO of Ascendant Group Limited in Bermuda, Chairman, President and CEO of Sierra Pacific Resources and Chairman, President and CEO of AGL Resources, the parent company of Atlanta Gas and Light.
Mr. Higgins graduated with distinction with a nuclear science degree from the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, in 1966, and completed postgraduate nuclear engineering and submarine training with the U.S. Navy. He served as a commissioned naval officer in nuclear submarines. He is a graduate of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Executive Program and the University of Idaho Public Utility Executive Course.
About Just Energy Group Inc.
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: https://www.justenergy.com
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