Enbridge Inc. CEO Retirement — Michele Harradence Named Successor

What Happened

• Enbridge Inc. filed an 8-K on Sept. 8, 2026 disclosing that Greg Ebel announced on Sept. 7, 2026 his intention to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director effective December 31, 2026.
• The Board appointed Michele Harradence, currently Executive Vice President and President, Gas Distribution and Storage, to succeed Mr. Ebel as President and Chief Executive Officer and to join the Board effective January 1, 2027. Mr. Ebel will serve as an advisor to the Board and Ms. Harradence from January through May 2027. The filing states Mr. Ebel’s retirement is for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the Company.

Key Details

• Effective dates: Ebel retirement effective Dec 31, 2026; Harradence CEO and Board appointment effective Jan 1, 2027; advisory role through May 2027.
• Harradence background: has led Enbridge’s gas utilities since 2022 (including integration of U.S. utilities); previously Senior VP & Chief Operations Officer in Gas Transmission & Midstream; joined Enbridge in 2014 after senior roles at Shell Canada.
• The filing reports no arrangement or understanding related to the appointment, no family relationships with directors/executive officers, and no related-party transactions to disclose.
• Company news release announcing the change was dated Sept. 8, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).

Why It Matters

• This is a leadership transition at the company’s top executive role; the named successor is an internal, experienced executive with operational responsibility for Enbridge’s gas utilities, which suggests continuity in management and operations.
• For investors, key items to watch in subsequent disclosures include any CEO transition details on strategy, executive compensation, and governance implications as the new CEO and Board member takes office Jan. 1, 2027. The filing explicitly notes the retirement is not due to disagreement, which reduces immediate governance concerns.