Pedro Cherry named president of Mississippi Power; Anthony Wilson to remain chairman and CEO until summer
Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), announced the appointment of Pedro Cherry as its new president, while Anthony Wilson will continue as chairman and CEO until summer. Cherry brings 30 years of energy industry experience, including 25 years within the Southern Company system.
Cherry previously served as president and CEO of Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas, overseeing approximately 1.8 million customers. His prior role as executive vice president of Customer Service and Operations at Georgia Power involved leading 5,000+ employees and managing electric systems serving 2.6 million customers.
The announcement comes during Mississippi Power's centennial year, with the company currently serving more than 192,000 customers across 23 southeast Mississippi counties. The company was recognized in 2024 by the Southeastern Electric Exchange for Top Safety Performance in its generation category.
Mississippi Power, una filiale di Southern Company (NYSE: SO), ha annunciato la nomina di Pedro Cherry come nuovo presidente, mentre Anthony Wilson continuerà come presidente e CEO fino all'estate. Cherry porta con sé 30 anni di esperienza nel settore energetico, di cui 25 all'interno del sistema Southern Company.
Cherry ha precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di presidente e CEO di Atlanta Gas Light e Chattanooga Gas, supervisionando circa 1,8 milioni di clienti. Nel suo precedente ruolo di vicepresidente esecutivo del Servizio Clienti e Operazioni presso Georgia Power, ha guidato oltre 5.000 dipendenti e gestito sistemi elettrici che servono 2,6 milioni di clienti.
L'annuncio arriva durante l'anno del centenario di Mississippi Power, con l'azienda che attualmente serve oltre 192.000 clienti in 23 contee del sud-est del Mississippi. L'azienda è stata riconosciuta nel 2024 dalla Southeastern Electric Exchange per il Miglior Performance di Sicurezza nella sua categoria di generazione.
Mississippi Power, una subsidiaria de Southern Company (NYSE: SO), anunció el nombramiento de Pedro Cherry como su nuevo presidente, mientras que Anthony Wilson continuará como presidente y CEO hasta el verano. Cherry aporta 30 años de experiencia en la industria energética, incluidos 25 años dentro del sistema de Southern Company.
Cherry se desempeñó anteriormente como presidente y CEO de Atlanta Gas Light y Chattanooga Gas, supervisando aproximadamente 1.8 millones de clientes. Su rol anterior como vicepresidente ejecutivo de Servicio al Cliente y Operaciones en Georgia Power involucró liderar a más de 5,000 empleados y gestionar sistemas eléctricos que sirven a 2.6 millones de clientes.
El anuncio se produce durante el año centenario de Mississippi Power, con la empresa sirviendo actualmente a más de 192,000 clientes en 23 condados del sureste de Mississippi. La empresa fue reconocida en 2024 por la Southeastern Electric Exchange por su Mejor Rendimiento de Seguridad en su categoría de generación.
미시시피 파워는 서던 컴퍼니 (NYSE: SO)의 자회사로, 페드로 체리를 새로운 사장으로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 앤서니 윌슨은 여름까지 의장 및 CEO로 계속 활동할 예정입니다. 체리는 30년의 에너지 산업 경험을 가지고 있으며, 그 중 25년은 서던 컴퍼니 시스템 내에서 활동했습니다.
체리는 이전에 애틀란타 가스 라이트와 채타누가 가스의 사장 및 CEO로 재직하며 약 180만 고객을 관리했습니다. 조지아 파워에서 고객 서비스 및 운영의 부사장으로서 5,000명 이상의 직원을 이끌고 260만 고객에게 전력을 공급하는 시스템을 관리했습니다.
이번 발표는 미시시피 파워의 창립 100주년을 맞아 이루어졌으며, 현재 23개의 미시시피 남동부 카운티에서 192,000명 이상의 고객에게 서비스를 제공하고 있습니다. 이 회사는 2024년 동남부 전기 교환에서 발전 부문 최고의 안전 성과로 인정받았습니다.
Mississippi Power, une filiale de Southern Company (NYSE: SO), a annoncé la nomination de Pedro Cherry en tant que nouveau président, tandis qu'Anthony Wilson continuera en tant que président et PDG jusqu'à l'été. Cherry apporte 30 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie de l'énergie, dont 25 au sein du système Southern Company.
Cherry a précédemment été président et PDG d'Atlanta Gas Light et de Chattanooga Gas, supervisant environ 1,8 million de clients. Son précédent rôle en tant que vice-président exécutif du service client et des opérations chez Georgia Power impliquait de diriger plus de 5 000 employés et de gérer des systèmes électriques desservant 2,6 millions de clients.
L'annonce intervient lors de l'année du centenaire de Mississippi Power, l'entreprise servant actuellement plus de 192 000 clients dans 23 comtés du sud-est du Mississippi. L'entreprise a été reconnue en 2024 par la Southeastern Electric Exchange pour sa meilleure performance en matière de sécurité dans sa catégorie de production.
Mississippi Power, eine Tochtergesellschaft von Southern Company (NYSE: SO), gab die Ernennung von Pedro Cherry zu ihrem neuen Präsidenten bekannt, während Anthony Wilson bis zum Sommer weiterhin als Vorsitzender und CEO fungieren wird. Cherry bringt 30 Jahre Erfahrung in der Energiebranche mit, davon 25 Jahre im System von Southern Company.
Cherry war zuvor Präsident und CEO von Atlanta Gas Light und Chattanooga Gas und betreute etwa 1,8 Millionen Kunden. In seiner vorherigen Rolle als Executive Vice President für Kundenservice und Betrieb bei Georgia Power leitete er über 5.000 Mitarbeiter und verwaltete elektrische Systeme, die 2,6 Millionen Kunden bedienen.
Die Ankündigung erfolgt im Jahr des 100-jährigen Bestehens von Mississippi Power, das derzeit mehr als 192.000 Kunden in 23 Landkreisen im Südosten von Mississippi bedient. Das Unternehmen wurde 2024 von der Southeastern Electric Exchange für die beste Sicherheitsleistung in seiner Erzeugungskategorie ausgezeichnet.
- Experienced leadership appointment with 30 years industry expertise
- Strong operational background managing 2.6M customers at Georgia Power
- Recognition for top safety performance in 2024
- None.
Cherry has worked in the energy industry for 30 years and been a part of the Southern Company system for nearly 25 years. He previously served as president and CEO of both Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas, two southern region natural gas utilities that serve approximately 1.8 million customers in two states.
"I am excited to join Mississippi Power during the company's centennial year and during a period of unprecedented growth," Cherry said. "Mississippi Power is known throughout the industry for its unparalleled commitment to safety and reliably providing its customers with excellent service, so I'm very honored to have this opportunity."
Prior to his roles at Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas, Cherry was the executive vice president of Customer Service and Operations (CSO) at Georgia Power. He led a team of 5,000-plus employees in the CSO organization and oversaw the company's customer service efforts, power delivery, sales, pricing and planning, regional external affairs, renewable development and corporate services. Cherry was responsible for operating and maintaining Georgia Power's electric system serving 2.6 million customers.
"Pedro is a tremendous leader with a broad base of knowledge and experience across Southern Company," Wilson said. "He shares our values and the things that are important to us, so I know he will be a perfect fit for our company, our communities and our state through this leadership transition."
In other roles at Georgia Power, Cherry served as senior vice president of the Metro Atlanta Region with responsibility for the company's operations, sales, customer service, economic and community development, and external affairs for 1.2 million customers across metro
He is an active community leader, serving on numerous boards in the
Cherry earned a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and an MBA in operations management and finance from
Now in its 100th year of service, Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), produces safe, reliable and affordable energy for more than 192,000 customers in 23 southeast
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