Douglas Stein Named Vice President and Controller of GDF SUEZ Energy Resources
HOUSTON – June 27, 2013 – GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA, one of the country’s largest competitive retail electricity providers to commercial, industrial and institutional customers, announced today that it has named Douglas Stein as its new Vice President and Controller.
Stein’s career in energy spans more than a decade and includes a range of finance leadership positions within GDF SUEZ. In his new role, Stein will oversee all financial functions, including accounting, performance reporting, planning, settlements and credit as well as customer billing and account management.
“Douglas has a rare blend of industry knowledge and experience that makes him a great addition – and a great asset – to our business unit,” said Sam Henry, President and CEO of GDF SUEZ Energy Resources. “His broad background and well-rounded insight – combined with his solid track record of success at GDF SUEZ – will play a critical role in driving our long-term growth strategy.”
While at GDF SUEZ, Stein successfully implemented a range of best practices in processes, staffing and systems that enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of closing and reporting. Prior to joining GDF SUEZ, he worked as an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Stein is a certified public accountant. He earned an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a master’s degree in accounting from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.
About GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA
GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA is one of the largest non-residential retail electricity suppliers in the U.S. and currently serves commercial, industrial and institutional customers in 12 markets: Delaware, Texas, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Connecticut, Ohio, and Washington, D.C. The company serves approximately 80,000 accounts for customers having a peak demand ranging from 50 KW to more than 200 MW, with an estimated peak load totaling nearly 10,000 MW. The company offers electricity service to small business customers under the brand Think Energy™.
For more about GDF SUEZ Energy Resources, visit www.gdfsuezenergyresources.com or call 1-866-999-8374. Follow GDF SUEZ Energy Resources on LinkedIn, Twitter:@GDFSUEZEnergy and Facebook. GDF SUEZ Energy Resources is a subsidiary of GDF SUEZ Energy North America, which manages a range of energy businesses in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, including electricity generation and cogeneration, natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) distribution and sales, asset-based trading and origination, and retail energy sales and related services to commercial and industrial customers. GDF SUEZ Energy North America is a part of the international energy group GDF SUEZ. For more information, please visit www.gdfsuez.com.