Summary
This 8-K filing from Sempra Energy (SRE) on July 26, 2013, primarily announces a significant leadership change within its legal and compliance departments. Javade Chaudhri is resigning as General Counsel of Sempra Energy, effective September 2, 2013. He will also resign from the Boards of Directors of its subsidiaries, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) and Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), on the same date. Sempra Energy is appointing Martha Wyrsch as its new General Counsel, effective September 3, 2013. Ms. Wyrsch will also assume the role of Chief Environmental Officer and join the Boards of Directors for SDG&E and SoCalGas. Her extensive background includes leadership roles at Vestas American Wind Systems and Duke Energy, bringing significant experience in legal affairs, compliance, and executive management within the energy and wind sectors.
Key Highlights
- 1Javade Chaudhri to resign as General Counsel of Sempra Energy effective September 2, 2013.
- 2Martha Wyrsch appointed as the new General Counsel of Sempra Energy, effective September 3, 2013.
- 3Ms. Wyrsch will also serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Environmental Officer for Sempra Energy.
- 4Mr. Chaudhri will resign from the Boards of Directors of SDG&E and SoCalGas.
- 5Ms. Wyrsch will be appointed to the Boards of Directors of SDG&E and SoCalGas.
- 6Ms. Wyrsch brings substantial experience from leadership positions at Vestas American Wind Systems and Duke Energy, including roles in legal, operations, and executive management.
- 7Board memberships for SDG&E and SoCalGas directors are not compensated.