Large Retail Supplier Names Market Vet As Head Of Retail

EDF Energy Services announced the appointment of Deborah Merril as President, Retail.

Merril will be based in Houston, reporting to Mary Anne Brelinsky, President of EDF Trading North America.

EDF Energy Services said that it is currently ranked by DNV-GL in the top five of electricity suppliers to commercial and industrial users.

Merril brings over 24 years of energy industry experience, including previously serving as Just Energy President and Co-CEO.

"We are looking forward to welcoming Deborah to EDF. She brings a wealth of industry knowledge and retail specific experience which will be an asset as we continue to expand our customer base and complex product offerings around our North American platform," said John Rittenhouse, Chief Executive of the EDF Trading Group.

"Deborah is a great addition to our senior team. She will be focusing on driving long-term and sustainable growth in our retail book of business. She will also continue the digital transformation and expansion strategy embraced by our team," said Mary Anne Brelinsky.

Merril will join EDF’s North American senior team comprising of Mary Anne Brelinsky, President; Jason Earnheart, Chief Commercial Officer; Terry Nutt, Chief Financial Officer; Rudi Zipter, Chief Risk Officer.