NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officials with Entergy have announced that its group president of utility operations is planning to retire in 2025. According to a news release, Rod West will be retiring on Jan. 31, 2025, after 25 years with the company. Entergy Louisiana, Cleco send crews to Georgia, Florida ahead of Hurricane Helene During his time at Entergy, West oversaw the operational and financial performance in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Rod West (Courtesy: Entergy) Entergy officials said some of his teams' notable achievements include approval from Entergy Louisiana to invest $1.9 billion to build a more resilient grid in the next five years and Entergy Mississippi's partnership with Amazon Web Services. "Rod’s strategic vision and leadership and his ability to manage competing stakeholder interests has consistently led to successful outcomes. He has been a leading champion for innovation, new solutions and technologies that have helped transform the way we serve our customers and grow our business," said Entergy Chair and CEO Drew Marsh. City Park Conservancy unveils renovations at Pan American Stadium Entergy officials said West played an integral role in improving customer outcomes, strengthening the grid and industrial growth in the region. West will transition into the role of a strategic adviser starting on Nov. 1 to assist with making a plan for a smooth transition before his retirement takes effect in January 2025. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Disney+ cracking down on password sharing, raising subscription fees: What to know 10th person dies in outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meat Pharmaceutical fentanyl vs. illegal fentanyl: What's the difference? 'Rapid intensification' often happens as hurricanes near shore - what does that mean? Loranger student accused of having gun on school property