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PPL Assigns Tech Veteran, Dean A. Del Vecchio as Executive Vice President
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) has announced the appointment of Dean A. Del Vecchio to the newly established position of Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Innovation Officer. This key role was seeded to streamline the company's utilization of technology-focused utilities, with Del Vecchio reporting directly to Vincent Sorgi, President and CEO of PPL.
Strategic Shift towards Technology-driven Energy Services
As PPL strategies towards navigating and adapting to the dynamic global energy environment, the focus is on harnessing modern technology, automaton, artificial intelligence (AI) and data analysis in a quest for a successful clean energy transition.
Del Vecchio’s Profound Digital Transformative Experiences
Del Vecchio, formerly of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, brings to the table extensive experience in leading digital change. His impressive portfolio includes the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Operations Officer, and previous stint as Senior Vice President, CIO and Global Head of IT Shared Services at major corporations, News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA), and Dow Jones.
PPL’s Confidence in Del Vecchio’s Capacities
Sorgi, whilst expressing PPL’s faith in Del Vecchio’s potential, praised his commendable record in improving operational efficiency and cybersecurity, without compromising stakeholder’s interests.
Del Vecchio on Stepping into His New Role
Enthusiastic about his newly appointed role, Del Vecchio reinforced the significance of innovative thinking in supplying clean, dependable energy. His accomplishments include various strategic leadership roles in technology and operations and was duly recognized as the 2022 CIO of the Year® ORBIE® winner in Philadelphia's Large Enterprise category.
About PPL Corporation
Situated in Allentown, Pennsylvania, PPL Corporation serves over 3.5 million consumers across the United States, specializing in providing electric and natural gas in a secure, sustainable, and affordable way. Synonymous with creating advanced power grids and championing sustainable energy solutions, the company continues to set industry standards.
