ARMANDO PIMENTEL

VICE CHAIRMAN, NEXTERA ENERGY, JUNO BEACH

In May, Pimentel stepped down as CEO of Florida Power & Light and was elevated to the role of vice chairman of NextEra Energy, FPL's parent company. NextEra has more than 17,000 employees. FPL is America's largest investor-owned electric utility, serving about 12 million customers. Pimentel was appointed as FPL's CEO in 2023 after previously serving as president and CEO of FPL's sister company, NextEra Energy Resources, which is an energy infrastructure developer. Scott Bores succeeded Pimentel as FPL's CEO.

EDUCATION: Florida State University (BS)

INDUsTRY TREND: Energy demand is growing at a record pace across the country. We're seeing that firsthand in Florida, where FPL expects to welcome another 335,000 customers over the next few years. As an industry, we need to leverage every available tool and technology to meet the challenge.

NEXT GEN ADVICE: Whenever I'm talking to students and our next generation of leaders, I always encourage them to raise their hands for the hard things. I've seen people miss out on opportunities because of how difficult they may be — and they usually regret it.

IN MY DOWNTIME: I love fishing and boating. They're great ways for me to relax and enjoy the beautiful place we call home with my family.

FOOD FIX
“For me, it's hard to beat a fresh salad with a great South Florida fish. That combination never disappoints.”