Enbridge Inc. on Monday named independent board chair Greg Ebel as president and chief executive officer effective Jan. 1 upon the retirement of Al Monaco, after the pipeline company considered internal and external candidates. A new independent board chair will be named before the end of 2022. Enbridge shares rose 2.4% in premarket trades.

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