GI Corporation announced that Robert F. Beard has been appointed Chief Operations Officer (COO) reporting to UGI's President and Chief Executive Officer, Roger Perreault, effective immediately. In his new role, Beard will be responsible for oversight of UGI's Global LPG line of business in addition to the Natural Gas line of business, which he led previously. He will be accountable for ensuring the execution of strategy, delivering safe and reliable service, and driving continuous improvement of the customer experience across each of the Company's business units.

Beard will retain responsibility for Global Engineering & Construction and Procurement and will continue to serve on the Company's executive leadership team. Previously, Mr. Beard was Executive Vice President, Natural Gas, Global Engineering & Construction and Procurement of UGI Corporation, Chief Executive Officer of UGI Utilities Inc., and Chief Executive Officer of Mountaineer Gas Company.