WORLD NEWS – US – CEO Patty Pope Leaves CMS Energy for PG&E

CAMEROON MAGAZINE - GM18/11/20203 Mins read229 Views

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CMS Energy CEO Patty Pope leaves company to take over as CEO at PG&E Corp. In California, CMS announced Wednesday morning.

Garrick Rochow, current Executive Vice President of Operations, will succeed Bob as President of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy, CEO and Chairman of CMS Energy.

Bob, who has served as President and CEO of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy since 2016, is stepping down as of December. 1. It will take over from William « Bill » Smith, interim CEO of PG&E in January. 4, the company said in a press release. Poppe will sit on the boards of PG&E and the Pacific Gas and Electric Co.

“Since 2011, CMS Energy has regarded my home and co-workers as my family and will miss everyone very much,” Poppe said in a press release. Jaric is a world-class leader and will continue to deliver the triple key results for people, planet and prosperity as we have done for many years now..

Rochu, 46, has worked with CMS Energy for 17 years, with over 20 years of industry experience, and held his current position since July 2016. He is responsible for the distribution and transmission of electricity and natural gas in the company, generation and pressure operations.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead a company with amazing co-workers who make a difference every day for our clients, investors, and the communities we serve,” Rochus said in the statement.. « I look forward to continuing our strong operational and financial performance, while creating an environment that preserves the safety of our customers and colleagues, reflects our culture and is inclusive and respectful to all. ».

Prior to this position, Rushu worked in a variety of leadership positions across the business as Senior Vice President, Distribution and Customer Operations at Consumers Energy, Vice President of Customer Experience, Pricing, Regulation, and Quality and Head of Customer Division having held the position of Vice President, Head of Power Delivery. He also works closely with the Michigan Public Service Commission, federal and state legislators and is on the board of The Right Place in Grand Rapids..

Rochow graduated from Michigan Technological University with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Western Michigan University. He also attended an executive education program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business.

“Garrick’s leadership approach and extensive industry and corporate expertise will take CMS Energy and Consumer Energy to the next level,” John J.. Russell, chairman of CMS Energy, said in the statement. “You can count on CMS Energy for consistent and predictable performance due to our robust succession planning and the quality of our executive team. I wish Patti good luck.

Robert Flexon, Chairman of PG&E, said in a statement: “Patti is an exceptional leader with the experience, leadership and personality to lead PG&E during the next semester.. It defines the utility industry from top to bottom and has a deep understanding of what it takes to deliver safe, reliable, affordable, and clean energy to millions of customers.. We all recognize that PG&E must continue to improve, adapt and become more resilient in the face of a changing climate. As leader of Michigan’s largest facility, Patti embraced technology and set the company on a path to achieving its ambitious clean energy goals while maintaining steady and safe performance, prioritizing customer service, and promoting fairness in the workplace..

CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Jackson-based company with an electricity and natural gas utility, Consumer Energy, as its primary business. It also owns and operates an independent power generation business.

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