Xcel Energy's Fowke announces plans to retire as CEO in August

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May 13, 2021

Xcel Energy announced Thursday that Ben Fowke, chairman and CEO, will retire as CEO effective Aug. 18, 2021, though he will continue to serve on the Xcel Energy Board of Directors as executive chairman. Bob Frenzel, president and chief operating officer, will become the company’s next CEO and president.