Entergy Texas names David Borde as president and CEO

Entergy (NYSE: ETR) has appointed David Borde as president and CEO of Entergy Texas, effective Oct. 5, 2026, according to a company statement. Borde succeeds Eliecer Viamontes, who has left the company.

Borde most recently served as vice president of utility strategy and regulatory initiatives at Entergy, where he supported regulatory and tariff filings across the company's operating subsidiaries. He joined Entergy in 2009 as director of corporate development based in Texas and has since held roles including vice president of investor relations and positions within the company's utility finance organization.

Before joining Entergy, Borde worked in the investment banking division of Citigroup USA and as a lawyer at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from Duke University's School of Law and a business degree from the University of Paris.

"David has extensive experience in utility strategy, regulatory affairs and utility finance, along with his deep understanding of our business and customers," said Drew Marsh, chair and CEO of Entergy.

Entergy serves more than 3 million customers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas and employs approximately 12,000 people. The company is headquartered in New Orleans.

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