NextEra Energy Elevates Scott Bores to President of Florida Power & Light Company

NextEra Energy, Inc. has announced the appointment of Scott Bores as president of its subsidiary, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), effective immediately. Bores will continue to report to Armando Pimentel, CEO of FPL.

Bores, who joined the utility in 2011, previously served as vice president of finance, overseeing financial forecasting, budgeting, resource planning and rate strategy. He has also represented FPL before investors, analysts, regulators and key stakeholders. The company said his extensive experience in financial management and strategic planning positions him well to guide FPL’s continued expansion and its mandate to deliver reliable and affordable electricity to customers statewide.

“Scott’s customer-first mindset, knowledge of the business and financial expertise make him particularly well qualified for this new position,” said John Ketchum, chairman, president and CEO of NextEra Energy. He added that Bores will play a critical role in enhancing company performance, advancing technology integration and supporting FPL’s long-term growth strategy. Ketchum also confirmed that Pimentel intends to continue as CEO through at least 2026.

Bores holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Connecticut and an MBA from Emory University. He is also a licensed certified public accountant in Georgia.

NextEra Energy, headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is one of the largest electric power and energy infrastructure companies in North America. Through FPL, it provides electricity to nearly 12 million people across Florida and operates a broad portfolio of natural gas, nuclear, renewable energy and battery storage assets through its development arm, NextEra Energy Resources.