NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- David D. Ellis, a 27-year veteran providing global reliability and clean energy technology solutions, has been
named to lead Entergy New Orleans, LLC, as its president and CEO, Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) announced today.
Ellis comes to Entergy New Orleans from Global Power Technologies (GPT) in Edison NJ, where
he was president and CEO. GPT is a global company that delivers enterprise and cloud-based software solutions, manufactures
reliability and energy management products, and provides energy consulting and advisory services to electric utilities and their
customers. Prior to GPT, Ellis led businesses in North America, Asia, and Africa focused on driving technology-based energy solutions for
utilities in those markets. Ellis will join the company on Dec. 10.
"We conducted a comprehensive national search to find the right leader for Entergy New Orleans who can successfully implement
our plan to improve reliability, create a smarter and greener energy grid for the city, and renew our role as a trusted partner
and service provider for our customers and the communities we serve," said Rod West, group
president utility operations, Entergy Corp. "David's deep background in innovation, reliability and resource management, and
delivering customer-focused products and services make him the right choice to lead Entergy New Orleans into the future. We
welcome him to the Crescent City."
In August, company officials announced a renewed strategic focus for New Orleans electric
customers that includes reliability and storm hardening to reduce power outages, nearly 100 megawatts of incremental renewable
resources and the creation of a smarter energy grid with new technology to give customers more control and more options. These
initiatives, along with the construction of the New Orleans Power Station, will provide a safe, reliable local source of power
generation for New Orleans and the region while strengthening the grid and improving our
customer experience.
"I believe Entergy New Orleans can and should be the model for the electric utility of the future," said Ellis. "I found the
tremendous potential and willingness to create a smarter energy future for New Orleans
compelling, and I look forward to partnering with the City Council and the community to make that potential a reality."
In his 27 years as a reliability, technology and clean energy executive, Ellis has held a number of leadership positions at
energy-focused companies, including Comverge International, Clean Power Markets, Inc., and Enerwise Global Technologies. His
experience includes the design and administration of renewable portfolio standards, global demand response market development,
and energy software & hardware technology leadership.
Ellis has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Penn State
University where he played basketball for four years, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Eastern University. He and his wife, Christine, have nine children, ranging in age from 8 to 24.
About Entergy New Orleans
Entergy New Orleans, LLC is an electric and gas utility that serves Louisiana's Orleans Parish. The company provides electricity to more than 200,000 customers and natural gas to more than
106,000 customers. The company is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation.
About Entergy Corporation
Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail
distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating
capacity, including nearly 9,000 megawatts of nuclear power. Entergy delivers electricity to 2.9 million utility customers in
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy has annual revenues of approximately
$11 billion and more than 13,000 employees.
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