Valley Forge-based UGI Corp., a distributor and marketer of energy products and services in the United States and Europe, recently named Mario Longhi as interim CEO, effective immediately.
Longhi is the incoming board of directors chairman. He replaces Frank Hermance who is retiring in January.
Roger Perreault recently resigned as CEO, president and a member of the board.
“I have worked closely with Mario over the years in our capacity as directors and am confident in his ability to lead UGI on an interim basis,” Hermance said. “On behalf of the board, I thank Roger for his many contributions and years of service to UGI. Since joining the company in 2015, Roger has served in a multitude of leadership roles at UGI, helping lead the UGI International and AmeriGas transformation projects as well as driving the development of renewable energy solutions. We wish him the absolute best in the future.”
Prior to joining UGI, Longhi worked for U. S. Steel Corp. in a variety of leadership roles, most recently as CEO from September 2013 to February 2017. He also worked for Alcoa, Harsco Corp. and ITT Inc.
UGI Corp. offers energy transmission and distribution and marketing services through its subsidiaries.