Spire Inc. confirmed on April 25 the appointment of Scott Doyle as president and chief executive officer and member of the Board of Directors, according to a statement released by the company. Scott Doyle, formerly executive vice president and chief operating officer of Spire, succeeds Steve Lindsey, who resigned from his board position.
A career rooted in gas operations
Before joining Spire in January 2024, Scott Doyle served as executive vice president of utility operations at CenterPoint Energy in Houston, Texas. There, he led electricity and natural gas operations serving seven million customers across multiple U.S. states. At Spire, he oversaw gas utility services for more than 1.7 million customers in Alabama, Missouri and Mississippi.
Association involvement and sector experience
Scott Doyle currently serves on the boards of United Way of Greater St. Louis, the Regional Business Council and the Southern Gas Association. He is also a member of the Engineering Advisory Council of Texas A&M University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. His past leadership roles include positions with the American Gas Association and the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership.
Strategic continuity announced
In his initial statements, Scott Doyle affirmed that Spire’s system modernisation strategy would remain unchanged. He expressed enthusiasm for continuing the operational excellence efforts initiated by his predecessor while commending the commitment of the company’s employees.
No link to financial events
Spire clarified that the leadership change was not the result of any unexpected or material financial events. Rob L. Jones, chairman of Spire’s Board of Directors, stated that Scott Doyle’s appointment aligns with the company’s ongoing strategic objectives.
