Johnson Named VP, Investor Relations and Financial Management

10/18/2011

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Xcel Energy this month named Paul Johnson vice president of Investor Relations and Financial Management.

Johnson will have responsibility for Investor Relations, Budget and Financial Forecasting, and Business Area Finance. Previously, he was managing director of Investor Relations and assistant treasurer. Johnson has held a variety of other financial positions with Xcel Energy over his 28 years with the company.

“Paul has a long and highly productive history with Xcel Energy,” noted Teresa Madden, executive vice president and CFO for Xcel Energy. “He is well known in the industry and I am confident that he will continue to effectively serve the company and our critical stakeholders in the future.”

Johnson graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business from Winona State University and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas. In addition, he has completed the CFA program and has passed the CPA and CMA exams.

Xcel Energy (NYSE: XEL) is a major U.S. electricity and natural gas company with regulated operations in 8 Western and Midwestern states. Xcel Energy provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity customers and 1.9 million natural gas customers through its regulated operating companies. Company headquarters are located in Minneapolis. More information is available at xcelenergy.com

Xcel Energy
Media Relations, 612-215-5300
www.xcelenergy.com

Source: Xcel Energy