Scott Doyle
About Scott Doyle
Scott Doyle serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Spire, having previously held senior leadership roles at CenterPoint Energy. He has extensive experience in utility operations, capital investment strategies, and natural gas distribution.
Current Role at Spire
Scott Doyle serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Spire, a position he has held since 2024. His role involves overseeing operations and strategic initiatives within the organization. He is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and works on-site to ensure effective management and execution of company objectives.
Previous Experience at CenterPoint Energy
Scott Doyle held multiple leadership roles at CenterPoint Energy from 2017 to 2023. He served as Executive Vice President of Utility Operations and Board Advisor for one year, and prior to that, he was Executive Vice President of Natural Gas and a Board Advisory Committee Member for two years. He also worked as Senior Vice President of Natural Gas Distribution for two years, focusing on operational efficiency and strategic growth.
Educational Background
Scott Doyle has a robust educational background. He studied Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 1989 to 1994. He also completed the Utility Executive Development Course at the University of Idaho. Additionally, he pursued Executive Education in Corporate Strategy and Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Strategic Initiatives and Leadership
During his tenure at CenterPoint Energy, Scott Doyle partnered with the board of directors to develop a capital investment strategy exceeding $40 billion. This strategy emphasized safety, customer service, and environmentally sustainable growth. He also oversaw the integration of natural gas businesses following the merger of CenterPoint and Vectren, focusing on unifying leadership, teams, and operations.
Board Leadership Roles
Scott Doyle has held various board leadership positions with organizations such as Goodwill Industries of Houston, Texas A&M, and the Southern Gas Association. These roles reflect his commitment to community service and industry collaboration.