WEC Energy Group Executive Chairman Employment Letter Agreement with Gale E. Klappa

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Summary

This agreement confirms that Gale E. Klappa will continue as Executive Chairman of WEC Energy Group until May 2024. His compensation will be determined in line with other senior executives, and he will be eligible for the same benefits, subject to the terms of the relevant plans. The company reserves the right to change or end benefit plans, and employment remains at-will. Continued service on the Board is subject to annual nomination and shareholder approval.

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EX-10.1 7 exhibit101letteragreem.htm EXHIBIT 10.1 Document
Exhibit 10.1
[WEC Energy Group Letterhead]

October 21, 2020


Mr. Gale Klappa
[ADDRESS]
[ADDRESS]

Dear Gale:
This letter confirms that you and the Board have agreed that you will continue to serve as Executive Chairman of WEC Energy Group until May 2024. Your compensation for this role will be determined in the same manner and subject to the same timing as the Compensation Committee utilizes for all other Named Executive Officers of the Company.
You will be eligible to participate in all other benefits available to other senior executives of the company. All benefits that are defined in plan documents are subject to all of the terms in those documents, which supersede any other description(s). Management reserves the right in its discretion to change or terminate all current benefit plans or practices and other policies and procedures, and your employment would be considered at-will.
Lastly, I would be remiss not to mention that your continuing service as a member of the Board will, of course, remain subject to annual Board nomination and shareholder approval.
Gale, your significant industry knowledge and long history in senior strategic roles with WEC will help ensure the Company’s future success. We look forward to your continued leadership.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ulice Payne, Jr.
Ulice Payne, Jr.
Chair, WEC Energy Group Compensation Committee

Acknowledged and Accepted:


/s/ Gale E. Klappa                        10/21/20    
Gale E. Klappa                            Date