Mississippi Power President Pedro Cherry elected chairman and CEO during company’s centennial year
Gulfport, Miss. – Mississippi Power announced that Pedro Cherry has been elected chairman and CEO by the company’s board of directors.
Cherry was named president of Mississippi Power in March, becoming the company’s 14th president in its 100-year history. Cherry started this role following Anthony Wilson’s retirement announcement. Wilson completed his time as chairman and CEO this week after more than 40 years of service to Mississippi Power and Southern Company.
“It’s been an honor working alongside Anthony over the last few months during this leadership transition,” said Cherry. “He has certainly made a lasting impact on our state, and I look forward to continuing Mississippi Power’s legacy of safety, reliability and service to our communities.”
Cherry has worked in the energy industry for 30 years with nearly 25 years spent as a part of the Southern Company system. Prior to joining Mississippi Power, he served as president and CEO of both Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas, two southern region natural gas utilities that serve approximately 1.8 million customers in two states.
Cherry, an active community leader, has prioritized meeting with community organizations, customers and employees to learn and support customer needs in Southeast Mississippi.
“It’s obvious that the future is bright for Mississippi, and I’m excited to be here during a period of unprecedented growth and development,” added Cherry. “I’ve witnessed firsthand the commitment Mississippi Power has to its customers and to the overall success of the state. That dedication will continue as we enter our next century of service.”
