Xcel Energy adds Delta Air Lines president Peter Carter to board

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) has elected Peter Carter, president of Delta Air Lines, to its board of directors, according to a company press release.

Carter will serve on the Audit committee and the Governance, Compensation and Nominating committee. His addition brings the Xcel Energy board to 11 members.

Carter has served as president of Delta Air Lines, where he oversees enterprise strategy, global policy matters, and global market position. Before becoming president, he held the roles of chief external affairs officer, chief legal officer, and corporate secretary at Delta. Prior to joining Delta in 2015, Carter was a partner at the Dorsey & Whitney law firm for 23 years.

Carter holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Minnesota Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame.

Bob Frenzel, chairman, president and CEO of Xcel Energy, said: "Peter's appointment reflects our commitment to strong, forward-looking leadership that will help guide Xcel Energy through a rapidly evolving energy landscape."

Carter commented: "I'm honored to join Xcel Energy's board. Like Delta, Xcel Energy plays an essential role in the everyday lives of the millions of customers and communities it serves."

Xcel Energy is headquartered in Minneapolis and provides electricity and gas to customers across eight states.

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