Last Thursday Spectra Energy announced the appointment of Reginald (Reggie) Hedgebeth as its general counsel, effective March 31, 2009.
“Reggie is a seasoned general counsel and I am excited to add his enthusiasm, counsel and broad business expertise to our senior management team. He brings with him tremendous experience and an excellent track record, and will be a great asset to our company,” said Greg Ebel, president and chief executive officer, Spectra Energy Corp. “I also would like to thank Pat Hester, our current interim general counsel, for so ably stepping in and filling this role these past months.” Hester will continue in his role as associate general counsel, Northeast.
“I am extremely proud to join Spectra Energy and a team of such strong professionals,” said Hedgebeth. “I look forward to helping support and contribute to the company’s strong governance record and its future growth and success.”
Hedgebeth began his career with GE Capital Corporation in 1989. He practiced law with King & Spalding in Atlanta, Ga., prior to joining The Home Depot, Inc., where he held roles with increasing responsibility. He assumed his current position as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary with Circuit City Stores, Inc. in 2005. Hedgebeth is a graduate of Harvard Law School and The Pennsylvania State University.