UGI appoints Michael Sharp to lead AmeriGas

UGI Corp. has appointed Michael Sharp as president of AmeriGas Propane, effective Dec. 30.

Sharp joins AmeriGas from Talen Energy, where he has served as vice president of asset management since 2023 and was responsible for integrating the operational and commercial aspects of the fleet to maximize long-term value. Prior to Talen Energy, Sharp held several senior leadership positions, including COO at Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority, senior vice president of commercial asset management at Dynegy and general manager of commercial generation for Duke Energy.

“I am pleased to welcome Michael to AmeriGas, and I look forward to our reuniting and working closely together to drive performance in the business,” says Bob Flexon, president and CEO of UGI. “Having worked closely with Mike before, I am very familiar with his leadership capabilities, his thoughtful approach to business and his ability to embrace and drive change that leads to performance.”

Flexon says Sharp’s experience in physical and financial commodity management, hands-on operations and driving an operating culture will be of significant value to AmeriGas, its customers and employees.

“He has a proven track record in transforming and maximizing the value of assets and organizations and creating an environment that promotes a strong safety mindset and a high-performing customer service-oriented culture,” Flexon adds. “I am happy to have someone with his capabilities joining us to lead AmeriGas.”

Sharp says he looks forward to the opportunity to lead AmeriGas, the nation’s largest propane retailer.

“While there is a lot of work ahead to improve the underlying business operations, strengthen customer relationships and transform the financial position of AmeriGas, I am looking forward to working closely with the team to drive meaningful change, creating greater value for all,” he says.

UGI is a distributor and marketer of energy products and services in the United States and Europe.

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