Oct 11, 2022
by DTE Energy
DTE Energy continues its progress toward net zero carbon emissions in a way that keeps our essential energy reliable and affordable for our customers and communities
DETROIT, Oct. 11, 2022 — DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) today announced the appointment of Brad Carroll as director of communications for external affairs and environmental, social and corporate governance.
Carroll will lead communications related to DTE’s support for communities, including corporate citizenship, environmental leadership and governance. The company’s goal is to transparently share sustainability strategies to help drive progress across the communities we serve and in our industry.
“Environmental, social and corporate governance matters guide us in how we do business,” said Paula Silver, senior vice president, communications and public affairs for DTE. “Our commitment to sustainability best practices is ingrained in our culture and processes and Brad’s leadership and communications expertise in these areas make him a great fit for the role. We are very excited he is joining us.”
Carroll comes to DTE from Ford Motor Company where he served as director of autonomous vehicle and mobility communications. There he led strategic communications development and execution for Ford’s autonomous vehicle research, user experience, fleet management and business development teams. Previously, Carroll served as director of global communications for Ford Credit, as well as holding various roles on the Ford corporate communications team during his time with the automaker.
“Having grown up in Michigan and now raising a family here, I’m incredibly excited to join a company dedicated to empowering over 450 Michigan communities to thrive,” said Carroll. “Whether through economic development, community partnerships or its core mission of providing safe, reliable and affordable power, DTE Energy is a key enabler of making Michigan a great place to call home.”
Prior to his time at Ford, Carroll spent over a decade in Washington, DC in various communication and external affairs roles, including working as the Senior Vice President of Communications for the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Director of Communications at the White House Domestic Policy Council, serving as Press Secretary at the U.S. Department of Commerce and as Associate Director of Public Affairs at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Carroll also worked for President Obama’s 2008 presidential race, where he served as the deputy communications director for Michigan and he began his career in Washington working in various roles in the Office of U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, including as her press secretary.
Carroll graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science
About DTE Energy
DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric company serving 2.3 million customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan. The DTE portfolio also includes non-utility businesses focused on industrial energy services, renewable natural gas, and energy marketing and trading. As an environmental leader, DTE utility operations will reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions by more than 80% by 2040 to produce cleaner energy while keeping it safe, reliable and affordable. DTE Electric and Gas aspire to achieve net zero carbon and greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. DTE is committed to serving with its energy through volunteerism, education and employment initiatives, philanthropy and economic progress. Information about DTE is available at dteenergy.com, empoweringmichigan.com, twitter.com/dte_energy and facebook.com/dteenergy.
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