SAN
DIEGO, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) today announced the appointment
of Jennifer M. Kirk to the company's
board of directors effective June 20,
2024. Kirk is currently the global controller and chief
accounting officer of Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) and has deep
executive experience in finance, accounting and capital market
activities, including more than 20 years in the energy
industry.
"Bringing new perspectives into the boardroom is a critical
component of our effort to support the company's mission to build
North America's premier energy
infrastructure company," said Jeffrey W.
Martin, Sempra chairman and CEO. "Our board of directors
embody a diverse set of skills, experiences and viewpoints that
help guide Sempra's corporate strategy and overall business
success. Jennifer's strong accounting and finance experience,
coupled with her understanding of the energy business, will be a
great complement to the board as we advance our corporate strategy
and oversee financial discipline, risk management and ethical
practices."
Before joining Medtronic, Kirk, 49, worked at Occidental
Petroleum Corporation for more than two decades, serving in roles
of increasing responsibility, including senior vice president of
integration and value capture, and vice president, controller and
principal accounting officer.
Kirk serves on the board of directors of Republic Services,
where she is chair of the audit committee. She holds a bachelor's
degree in economics from UC Santa Barbara and a master's degree in
business administration from California State
University, Bakersfield.
With the appointment of Kirk, Sempra will have 10 directors with
three having been newly elected over the past five years,
reflecting the company's commitment to periodic board refreshment
to ensure fresh and diverse perspectives are present in the
boardroom. Kirk will serve on the board's audit committee and the
safety, sustainability and technology committee.
About Sempra
Sempra (NYSE: SRE) is a leading North
American energy infrastructure company focused on delivering energy
to nearly 40 million consumers. As owner of one of the largest
energy networks on the continent, Sempra is electrifying and
improving the energy resilience of some of the world's most
significant economic markets, including California, Texas, Mexico
and global energy markets. The company is recognized as a leader in
sustainable business practices and for its high-performance culture
focused on safety and operational excellence, as demonstrated by
Sempra's inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North
America and in The Wall Street Journal's Best Managed Companies.
More information about Sempra is available at sempra.com and on
social media @Sempra.
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