WEC Energy Group appoints Scott J. Lauber as President and CEO, succeeding retiring J. Kevin Fletcher

WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC.

Scott J. Lauber promoted from COO to President and CEO, effective February 1, 2022.
J. Kevin Fletcher to retire in June 2022, will serve as senior adviser from Feb 1 to help transition.
Executive Chairman Gale E. Klappa continues in role until May 2024.
Lauber, age 56, previously held CFO and Treasurer roles, with the company since 1990.
Compensation for new roles not yet determined; to be set prior to February 1, 2022.

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Departed

J. Kevin Fletcher

President and Chief Executive Officer

WEC · WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC.

Effective: 2022-02-01
Successor: Scott J. Lauber
Filed: October 25, 2021, 7:59 PM ET

Mr. Fletcher, who announced his plan to retire in June 2022, will serve as a senior adviser from February 1, 2022 until his retirement to help with a smooth transition.

Appointed

Scott J. Lauber

President and Chief Executive Officer

WEC · WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC.

Effective: 2022-02-01
Filed: October 25, 2021, 7:59 PM ET

The Board appointed Scott J. Lauber, the Company’s Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since June 1, 2020, to replace J. Kevin Fletcher as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective February 1, 2022.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

J. Kevin Fletcher departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC..

Action: retire
Role: President and Chief Executive Officer

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Mr. Fletcher, who announced his plan to retire in June 2022, will serve as a senior adviser from February 1, 2022 until his retirement to help with a smooth transition.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Scott J. Lauber was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC..

Action: appointed
Role: President and Chief Executive Officer

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The Board appointed Scott J. Lauber, the Company’s Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since June 1, 2020, to replace J. Kevin Fletcher as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective February 1, 2022.

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