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PromotionC-suiteMay 2, 2025

Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe promoted to EVP and CEO, Duke Energy Carolinas; Head of Natural Gas Business Unit at Duke Energy

Previously EVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Context

Succeeded retiring Julie Janson (39-year Duke veteran) as CEO of Duke Energy Carolinas. Ghartey-Tagoe's move from CLO to an operating unit CEO is an unusual cross-functional promotion that positions him in a critical regulated utility leadership role.

Move Details

Person
Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe
New Firm
Duke Energy
New Title
EVP and CEO, Duke Energy Carolinas; Head of Natural Gas Business Unit
Previous Title
EVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Announced
May 2, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2025
Seniority
C-suite
Move Type
Promotion

Tags

utilityC-Suite Succession

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