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Harry Sideris has assumed the role of chief executive officer of Duke Energy and joined the company's board of directors. This shift is a part of a previously announced planned transition that coincides with the retirement of Lynn Good, who has served in leadership roles at Duke Energy for more than twenty years, including nearly twelve years as CEO.

Sideris, who has been with the company for 29 years, will continue his role as president, a position he has held since April 2024. He expressed his readiness for the position, stating, "I am honored to step into this role at such a pivotal time for our industry. Thanks to Lynn’s leadership, Duke Energy has become an industry-leading, fully regulated utility that is ideally positioned to seize the opportunities in front of us. I am excited to lead us into our next chapter of growth and advance our mission of delivering reliable, affordable and innovative energy solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers and communities."

Sideris's responsibilities will include overseeing an $83-billion five-year capital plan and promoting investments necessary for economic growth and meeting energy demands. His goals also include maintaining safety and operational standards, benefiting shareholders, and improving service for customers and communities.

His career with the company includes serving as executive vice president of customer experience, president of Duke Energy Florida, and vice president of environmental, health and safety. His professional journey began at Progress Energy, which merged with Duke Energy in 2012.

In his new role, Sideris will join several organizations, including the boards of directors for the Edison Electric Institute, the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, and the World Association of Nuclear Operators. He will also participate in the Business Roundtable and the Charlotte Executive Leadership Council.

In other board changes, Ted Craver, who has been on the board since 2017, has become chair of Duke Energy’s board of directors. He was previously lead independent director and has prior experience as chairman, president, and CEO of Edison International.

Duke Energy, headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of the largest energy holding companies in the United States, with electric utilities serving 8.4 million customers and natural gas utilities serving 1.7 million customers across several states. The company is undertaking a significant transition toward cleaner energy sources and enhanced grid systems.

For more information, visit duke-energy.com or the Duke Energy News Center. Duke Energy is active on social media platforms such as X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

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