Sempra Appoints Jennifer M. Kirk to Board of Directors

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Sempra (NYSE: SRE) has appointed Jennifer M. Kirk to its board of directors, effective June 20, 2024. Kirk currently serves as the global controller and chief accounting officer at Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) and brings over 20 years of experience in the energy sector. Her previous roles include various senior positions at Occidental Petroleum Kirk also chairs the audit committee at Republic Services. With her appointment, Sempra's board now has 10 directors, including three new members added over the past five years. Kirk will be a member of the audit and the safety, sustainability, and technology committees.

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• Appointment of Jennifer M. Kirk, a seasoned executive with over 20 years in the energy sector.
• Kirk brings extensive experience in finance, accounting, and capital markets.
• Board now consists of 10 directors, with three new members in the past five years, showing commitment to fresh and diverse perspectives.

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SAN DIEGO, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) today announced the appointment of Jennifer M. Kirk to the company's board of directors effective June 20, 2024. Kirk is currently the global controller and chief accounting officer of Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) and has deep executive experience in finance, accounting and capital market activities, including more than 20 years in the energy industry.

"Bringing new perspectives into the boardroom is a critical component of our effort to support the company's mission to build North America's premier energy infrastructure company," said Jeffrey W. Martin, Sempra chairman and CEO. "Our board of directors embody a diverse set of skills, experiences and viewpoints that help guide Sempra's corporate strategy and overall business success. Jennifer's strong accounting and finance experience, coupled with her understanding of the energy business, will be a great complement to the board as we advance our corporate strategy and oversee financial discipline, risk management and ethical practices."

Before joining Medtronic, Kirk, 49, worked at Occidental Petroleum Corporation for more than two decades, serving in roles of increasing responsibility, including senior vice president of integration and value capture, and vice president, controller and principal accounting officer.

Kirk serves on the board of directors of Republic Services, where she is chair of the audit committee. She holds a bachelor's degree in economics from UC Santa Barbara and a master's degree in business administration from California State University, Bakersfield.

With the appointment of Kirk, Sempra will have 10 directors with three having been newly elected over the past five years, reflecting the company's commitment to periodic board refreshment to ensure fresh and diverse perspectives are present in the boardroom. Kirk will serve on the board's audit committee and the safety, sustainability and technology committee.

About Sempra
Sempra (NYSE: SRE) is a leading North American energy infrastructure company focused on delivering energy to nearly 40 million consumers. As owner of one of the largest energy networks on the continent, Sempra is electrifying and improving the energy resilience of some of the world's most significant economic markets, including California, Texas, Mexico and global energy markets. The company is recognized as a leader in sustainable business practices and for its high-performance culture focused on safety and operational excellence, as demonstrated by Sempra's inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America and in The Wall Street Journal's Best Managed Companies. More information about Sempra is available at sempra.com and on social media @Sempra.

 

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FAQ

Who was recently appointed to Sempra's board of directors?

Jennifer M. Kirk was appointed to Sempra's board of directors effective June 20, 2024.

What experience does Jennifer M. Kirk bring to Sempra's board?

Jennifer M. Kirk brings over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, including roles in finance, accounting, and capital markets.

What roles did Jennifer M. Kirk hold before joining Sempra?

Before joining Sempra, Jennifer M. Kirk was the global controller and chief accounting officer at Medtronic and held various senior positions at Occidental Petroleum

How many directors are currently on Sempra's board?

Sempra's board currently consists of 10 directors.

What committees will Jennifer M. Kirk serve on at Sempra?

Jennifer M. Kirk will serve on Sempra's audit committee and the safety, sustainability, and technology committee.