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Duke Energy Appoints Katherine Neebe as Chief Communications Officer

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Slice of Energy Team
February 24, 2025

Key Highlights:

  • Katherine Neebe appointed as Chief Communications Officer (CCO), effective Feb. 24.

  • Oscar Suris transitions to senior advisor after leading Corporate Communications.

  • Amy Strecker to serve as interim leader for Neebe’s former sustainability organization.

  • Neebe will continue driving Duke Energy’s energy modernization strategy through communications.

  • Duke Energy’s communications team evolved into a fully integrated brand, public affairs, and internal communications group under Suris.

Source: PR Newswire

Notable Quotes:

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"Katherine has demonstrated a deep appreciation for the critical role that clear, timely communications play in fostering trust among our stakeholders."

Louis Renjel, EVP & Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Duke Energy
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"Corporate Communications is essential in advancing our ambitious energy modernization strategy, aimed at meeting our communities' growing and evolving energy needs."

Katherine Neebe, Chief Communications Officer at Duke Energy
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"This is the right time to transition to an advisor role and help empower the next generation of communications leaders."

Oscar Suris, Outgoing CCO at Duke Energy

Why This Matters:

Duke Energy’s leadership transition signals a strategic focus on integrated corporate communications, aligning sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and brand marketing. With Neebe at the helm, Duke Energy aims to enhance transparency and trust while advancing its energy modernization efforts. The move underscores the company’s commitment to clear, impactful storytelling in the evolving energy landscape.