UGI Corporation Names Michael Sharp as President & CEO of AmeriGas Propane
UGI (NYSE: UGI) has appointed Michael Sharp as President of AmeriGas Propane, effective December 30, 2024. Sharp joins from Talen Energy, , where he served as Vice President of Asset Management. The appointment aims to drive business performance improvements, with Sharp bringing extensive experience in commodity management, operations, and organizational transformation.
Bob Flexon, President & CEO of UGI , highlighted Sharp's leadership capabilities and track record in transforming organizations, emphasizing his expertise in safety mindset promotion and customer service culture. Sharp's previous roles include Chief Operations Officer at Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority and senior positions at Dynegy and Duke Energy.
UGI (NYSE: UGI) ha nominato Michael Sharp come Presidente di AmeriGas Propane, con effetto dal 30 dicembre 2024. Sharp proviene da Talen Energy, dove ha ricoperto il ruolo di Vice Presidente della Gestione degli Asset. Questa nomina mira a migliorare le performance aziendali, con Sharp che porta un'ampia esperienza nella gestione delle materie prime, nelle operazioni e nella trasformazione organizzativa.
Bob Flexon, Presidente e CEO di UGI, ha sottolineato le capacità di leadership di Sharp e il suo percorso di successo nella trasformazione delle organizzazioni, evidenziando la sua esperienza nella promozione di una mentalità rivolta alla sicurezza e nella cultura del servizio al cliente. Le esperienze lavorative precedenti di Sharp includono il ruolo di Chief Operations Officer presso l'Autorità dell'Acqua e dell'Energia delle Isole Vergini e posizioni di alto livello presso Dynegy e Duke Energy.
UGI (NYSE: UGI) ha nombrado a Michael Sharp como Presidente de AmeriGas Propane, con efecto a partir del 30 de diciembre de 2024. Sharp proviene de Talen Energy, donde ocupó el cargo de Vicepresidente de Gestión de Activos. Este nombramiento tiene como objetivo impulsar la mejora del rendimiento empresarial, con Sharp aportando una amplia experiencia en gestión de commodities, operaciones y transformación organizacional.
Bob Flexon, Presidente y CEO de UGI, destacó las capacidades de liderazgo de Sharp y su historial en la transformación de organizaciones, enfatizando su experiencia en la promoción de una mentalidad de seguridad y en la cultura de servicio al cliente. Los roles anteriores de Sharp incluyen Director de Operaciones en la Autoridad de Agua y Energía de las Islas Vírgenes y posiciones senior en Dynegy y Duke Energy.
UGI (NYSE: UGI)는 Michael Sharp를 AmeriGas Propane의 사장으로 2024년 12월 30일부터 임명했습니다. Sharp는 Talen Energy에서 자산 관리 부사장으로 재직하였습니다. 이번 임명은 비즈니스 성과 개선을 목표로 하며, Sharp는 원자재 관리, 운영 및 조직 혁신에 대한 광범위한 경험을 가져옵니다.
UGI의 회장 겸 CEO인 Bob Flexon은 Sharp의 리더십 능력과 조직 혁신 실적을 강조하며, 안전 문화 증진과 고객 서비스 문화에 대한 그의 전문성을 언급했습니다. Sharp의 이전 직책에는 미국령 버진 아일랜드의 물과 전력 권한에서 최고 운영 책임자와 Dynegy 및 Duke Energy에서의 고위직 등이 포함됩니다.
UGI (NYSE: UGI) a nommé Michael Sharp au poste de Président de AmeriGas Propane, à compter du 30 décembre 2024. Sharp arrive de Talen Energy, où il a occupé le poste de Vice-Président de la Gestion des Actifs. Cette nomination vise à améliorer la performance de l’entreprise, Sharp apportant une vaste expérience en gestion des matières premières, en opérations et en transformation organisationnelle.
Bob Flexon, Président et CEO d'UGI, a souligné les capacités de leadership de Sharp et son palmarès en transformation d'organisations, en soulignant son expertise dans la promotion d'une culture de sécurité et du service client. Les précédents postes de Sharp incluent celui de Directeur des Opérations à l'Autorité de l'Eau et de l'Énergie des Îles Vierges et des postes de direction chez Dynegy et Duke Energy.
UGI (NYSE: UGI) hat Michael Sharp zum Präsidenten von AmeriGas Propane ernannt, wirksam zum 30. Dezember 2024. Sharp kommt von Talen Energy, wo er als Vizepräsident für Asset Management tätig war. Die Ernennung zielt darauf ab, die Unternehmensleistung zu steigern, wobei Sharp umfangreiche Erfahrungen in der Rohstoffverwaltung, im Betrieb und in der organisatorischen Transformation mitbringt.
Bob Flexon, Präsident und CEO von UGI, hob Sharps Führungsfähigkeiten und seine Erfolgsbilanz bei der Transformation von Organisationen hervor und betonte seine Expertise in der Förderung einer Sicherheitskultur und einer kundenorientierten Servicekultur. Sharps frühere Rollen umfassen den Chief Operations Officer der Wasser- und Energiebehörde der Virgin Islands sowie leitende Positionen bei Dynegy und Duke Energy.
- Appointment of experienced executive with proven track record in asset management and operational transformation
- New leadership brings expertise in physical and financial commodity management
- Strong background in improving operational efficiency and maximizing asset value
- Acknowledgment of significant work needed to improve business operations
- Current challenges in financial position requiring transformation
- Existing issues with customer relationships requiring strengthening
“I am pleased to welcome Michael to AmeriGas, and I look forward to our reuniting and working closely together to drive performance in the business,” said Bob Flexon, President & CEO of UGI Corporation. “Having worked closely with Mike before, I am very familiar with his leadership capabilities, his thoughtful approach to business, and his ability to embrace and drive change that leads to performance. Mike’s experience in physical and financial commodity management, hands on operations, and driving an operating culture will be of significant value to AmeriGas, its customers, and employees. He has a proven track record in transforming and maximizing the value of assets and organizations and creating an environment that promotes a strong safety mindset and a high-performing customer service-oriented culture. I am happy to have someone with his capabilities joining us to lead AmeriGas.”
“I am excited to join AmeriGas and for the opportunity to lead this notable company that has been meeting the energy needs of countless customers for many decades,” commented Mr. Sharp. “While there is a lot of work ahead to improve the underlying business operations, strengthen customer relationships, and transform the financial position of AmeriGas, I am looking forward to working closely with the team to drive meaningful change, creating greater value for all.”
Mr. Sharp joins AmeriGas from Talen Energy, LLC where he has served as Vice President of Asset Management since 2023 and was responsible for integrating the operational and commercial aspects of the fleet to maximize long-term value. Prior to Talen Energy, Mr. Sharp held several senior leadership positions, including Chief Operations Officer at Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority, Senior Vice President of Commercial Asset Management at Dynegy, and General Manager of Commercial Generation for Duke Energy.
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About AmeriGas Propane
AmeriGas Propane is the largest retail propane distributor in
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