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# EDL leadership change warrants a contact review
- URL: https://www.thelaosbriefing.com/edl-leadership/
- Published: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Description: The Laotian Times reports the appointment of Souksavart Sosouphanh as Managing Director and CEO of Électricité du Laos. For counterparties with ongoing utility discussions, the appointment is a reason to confirm current contacts and decision-making channels.
- Author: Kaz Patafta
- Tags: Business & investment, #Import 2026-09-15 03:00

*29 August 2026 · Leadership update*

## The development

The Laotian Times reports the appointment of Souksavart Sosouphanh as Managing Director and CEO of Électricité du Laos. For counterparties with ongoing utility discussions, the appointment is a reason to confirm current contacts and decision-making channels.

Source: [The Laotian Times](https://laotiantimes.com/2026/08/29/edl-names-new-leadership-after-former-executives-receive-life-sentences/?ref=thelaosbriefing.com)

## MPAL perspective

Check delegated authority and escalation routes for live negotiations. A leadership change should not be read as automatically changing an existing contract or payment obligation.

Prepared for the 14 September 2026 edition. Editorial analysis and general information, not legal advice. Report dates and underlying event dates may differ.