Centuri Holdings, Inc. announced major executive leadership changes. The utility and energy infrastructure services company appointed Kelly Youngblood as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He succeeds Gregory A. Izenstark in this critical role. Meanwhile, Danielle Hunter joins as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, and Corporate Secretary. She succeeds Jason S. Wilcock in her new role. Both strategic appointments take effect immediately across the organization.
Executive Leadership & Financial Background
Youngblood brings over 30 years of global finance experience to Centuri. Furthermore, he previously served as Executive Advisor to the CEO of DNOW. Before that, he served as CFO of MRC until its merger with DNOW.
“Enhancing our leadership is a critical step in our transformation. The appointments of Kelly and Danielle provide the leadership capabilities we need to meet and exceed the expectations we have set for ourselves and deliver the sustained performance our shareholders expect of us,” said Christian Brown, President & CEO of Centuri. “Kelly’s experience and financial acumen, coupled with his proven track record of hands-on leadership that achieves alignment of business performance and operational excellence makes him a strong and versatile addition to Centuri as we execute our Vision One Centuri strategy. Danielle is also an exceptional addition, bringing broad strategic and operational experience underpinned by strong legal and commercial strengths, which is needed as we grow as a fully integrated utility services organization.” Mr. Brown concluded by saying, “We thank Greg and Jason for their contributions to Centuri and wish them all the best in the future.”
Hunter offers more than 15 years of public company leadership in energy. Most recently, she served as President of Berry Corporation. Consequently, her extensive legal and governance expertise will strengthen Centuri’s corporate strategy.
“It is a privilege to join the Centuri team during a period of immense opportunity and market transformation for the industry. The Company has established a remarkably robust foundation in the utility infrastructure sector, and it is uniquely positioned to capitalize on a transformative era of profitable growth. I look forward to leveraging my experience leading finance organizations to successfully execute our strategic priorities, achieve our financial milestones, and drive sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders,” said Mr. Youngblood.
“I am excited to be joining Centuri during a time of strategic growth and tremendous opportunity. I look forward to partnering with the Centuri team to realize our Vision One Centuri strategy and achieve our growth goals to the benefit of all our stakeholders,” said Ms. Hunter.
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News Source: Businesswire.com
