Xcel Energy names Ryan Long EVP, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer; Rob Berntsen departs

XCEL ENERGY INC

Rob Berntsen, EVP Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, left Xcel Energy effective June 13, 2025.
Ryan Long promoted to EVP Chief Legal & Compliance Officer effective June 16, 2025.
Long continues oversight of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota operations during search for next president.
Long previously served as President of NSPM (since Jan 2024) and interim General Counsel in 2023-2024.
Long joined Xcel Energy in 2015; prior legal roles at Faegre Baker Daniels and Cravath.

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Departed

Rob Berntsen

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

XEL · XCEL ENERGY INC

Effective: 2025-06-13
Successor: Ryan Long
Filed: June 16, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

On June 13, 2025, Rob Berntsen, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Xcel Energy Inc. (“Xcel Energy”), provided notice that he will be leaving Xcel Energy effective immediately to pursue another opportunity.

Appointed

Ryan Long

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

XEL · XCEL ENERGY INC

Effective: 2025-06-16
Filed: June 16, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

Effective June 16, 2025, Ryan Long was promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Xcel Energy.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Rob Berntsen resigned as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at XCEL ENERGY INC.

Action: resigned
Role: Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

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On June 13, 2025, Rob Berntsen, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Xcel Energy Inc. (“Xcel Energy”), provided notice that he will be leaving Xcel Energy effective immediately to pursue another opportunity.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Ryan Long was appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at XCEL ENERGY INC.

Action: promoted
Role: Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

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Effective June 16, 2025, Ryan Long was promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Xcel Energy.

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