Duke Energy chief generation officer Preston Gillespie to retire

Duke Energy (DUK) announced executive vice president, chief generation officer and enterprise operational excellence, Preston Gillespie’s decision to retire after 40 years of dedicated service to the company. To support a smooth transition, Preston will remain on board through March 1, 2027, and beginning March 1, 2026, will have responsibility for guiding the company’s critical decision about new nuclear. Kelvin Henderson will be appointed senior vice president, chief generation officer and enterprise operational excellence and will join the company’s senior management committee, reporting to Sideris. Henderson currently serves as senior vice president and chief nuclear officer. Steven Capps will assume the role of senior vice president and chief nuclear officer, reporting to Henderson. Capps is currently senior vice president, new nuclear development and operations support.