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8-K filed October 28, 2021, 7:59 PM ET ticker XEL CIK 0000072903
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Xcel Energy Executive Chairman Ben Fowke to retire Dec 31; CEO Frenzel to become Chairman

XCEL ENERGY INC

item 5.02

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Departed

Ben Fowke

Executive Chairman
XEL · XCEL ENERGY INC
Effective
2021-12-31
Successor
Robert Frenzel
Filed
October 28, 2021, 7:59 PM ET
On October 25, 2021, Ben Fowke, Executive Chairman of Xcel Energy Inc. (“Xcel Energy”), notified Xcel Energy that he will retire from the Xcel Energy Board of Directors (the “Board”) and as Executive Chairman effective December 31, 2021.
Appointed

Robert Frenzel

Chairman of the Board
XEL · XCEL ENERGY INC
Effective
2021-12-31
Filed
October 28, 2021, 7:59 PM ET
On October 27, 2021, the Board determined that, effective December 31, 2021 and upon Mr. Fowke’s retirement as Executive Chairman, Mr. Frenzel will assume the role of Chairman of the Board.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Ben Fowke departed as Executive Chairman at XCEL ENERGY INC.

Action
retire
Role
Executive Chairman
Exact text from the filing
On October 25, 2021, Ben Fowke, Executive Chairman of Xcel Energy Inc. (“Xcel Energy”), notified Xcel Energy that he will retire from the Xcel Energy Board of Directors (the “Board”) and as Executive Chairman effective December 31, 2021.
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Robert Frenzel was appointed as Chairman of the Board at XCEL ENERGY INC.

Action
will assume
Role
Chairman of the Board
Exact text from the filing
On October 27, 2021, the Board determined that, effective December 31, 2021 and upon Mr. Fowke’s retirement as Executive Chairman, Mr. Frenzel will assume the role of Chairman of the Board.
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