Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2025-06-16
Xcel Energy Promotes Ryan Long to Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Following Rob Berntsen's Departure
On June 13, 2025, Rob Berntsen, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Xcel Energy Inc., announced his departure effective immediately to pursue another opportunity.
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Ryan Long has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, effective June 16, 2025. Long, who has been serving as President of Northern States Power Company since January 2024, will continue in this role while an internal and external search for the next NSPM President is conducted. Long has held various legal positions at Xcel Energy since 2015 and previously worked as a lawyer for Faegre Baker Daniels and Cravath, Swaine & Moore.
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
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About Xcel Energy Inc.
Xcel Energy Inc. is a prominent utility company engaged in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and natural gas. Primarily serving customers across eight states in the U.S., including the regions of the Midwest and Rocky Mountain areas, Xcel Energy plays a vital role in supplying energy to millions of residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. With a focus on sustainability and renewable energy, the company is actively expanding its renewable energy portfolio, investing in wind and solar power projects to reduce carbon emissions and promote cleaner energy solutions. Xcel Energy's operations are crucial for powering essential infrastructure and supporting economic activity in its service areas, making it a key player in the energy sector. Its commitment to innovation in energy production and distribution not only meets current demand but also gears towards future energy challenges in an evolving market landscape.
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