What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce a planned leadership transition within Dominion Energy's legal and governance departments, including the retirement of the current General Counsel and the appointment of new officers to key positions.

Who is retiring and when?

James F. Stutts, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, is retiring effective January 1, 2011.

Who are the proposed replacements for the departing officer?

Subject to Board approval, Robert M. Blue will be elected as Senior Vice President – Law, Public Policy & Environment, and Carter M. Reid will be elected as General Counsel and Vice President – Governance and Corporate Secretary.

Are these appointments final?

The appointments of Robert M. Blue and Carter M. Reid are subject to the approval of Dominion Energy's Board of Directors.

D 8-K: Leadership Changes

Summary

This 8-K filing from Dominion Energy (D) on November 9, 2010, primarily concerns a planned leadership transition within the company's legal and governance departments, effective January 1, 2011. James F. Stutts will retire as Senior Vice President and General Counsel. This change sets the stage for the appointment of new officers to key roles, signaling an evolution in the company's senior management structure.

Key Highlights

1James F. Stutts, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, will retire effective January 1, 2011.
2Robert M. Blue is slated for election as Senior Vice President – Law, Public Policy & Environment, subject to Board approval.
3Carter M. Reid is slated for election as General Counsel and Vice President – Governance and Corporate Secretary, subject to Board approval.
4The filing indicates a planned succession in critical legal and governance leadership positions.
5The changes are effective at the beginning of the 2011 fiscal year.

DOMINION ENERGY, INC 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Nov 9, 2010)

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