Entergy Appoints Kimberly Cook Nelson As Chief Operating Officer and John Dinelli As Chief Nuclear Officer
Mar 27, 2025•4 months ago
Position
Chief Operating Officer
Company
Entergy
New OrleansDescription
Entergy's board of directors has announced the retirement of Pete Norgeot, executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective May 1. Kimberly Cook-Nelson, currently the executive vice president and chief nuclear officer, will succeed Norgeot as chief operating officer, and John Dinelli, the senior vice president and chief operating officer for Entergy's nuclear operations, will be promoted to executive vice president and chief nuclear officer.
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