-- Emera (EMA.TO, EMA) announced that President and Chief Operating Officer of Emera Energy, Judy Steele, will retire effective June 30, on Thursday.
Karen Hutt will become Chief Executive of Emera Energy upon Judy's retirement, in addition to her current role as Executive Vice-President, Corporate Development at Emera Inc., the company said.
Drew Turner has been named Chief Operating Officer of Emera Energy.
Shares of the company closed down 0.5% to $71.99 on Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange.