Avangrid, Inc, a leading sustainable energy company and a member of the Iberdrola Group, announced the appointment of Nelly Jefferson to Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective September 16.
“We are pleased to welcome Nelly to the Avangrid leadership team,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “Nelly is a proven leader with a rich history in the clean energy industry. In joining the company, her priority will be to ensure reliable, top quality IT service delivery for all of our operating companies and businesses. I look forward to working together and am confident that her expertise will significantly contribute to our mission of advancing the clean energy transition for all.”
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Jefferson brings to Avangrid more than 25 years of experience in the information technology field and a deep understanding of the energy industry having previously led technology for RWE Clean Energy and ConEdison. Her record of success includes developing IT transformational strategies and associated implementation plans at scale to drive enterprise business capabilities to achieve customer satisfaction and enhance business value to drive competitive advantage.
In her new role as CIO, Jefferson will oversee all Avangrid information technology strategies and associated activities across the company’s entire enterprise, including IT applications, infrastructure and business operations. She will be responsible for a staff of more than 140 employees and external service and technology providers. Her focus will be on developing solid IT digital and innovation capabilities to deliver smart solutions for all Avangrid customers and employees.
Jefferson has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Montclair State University and a master’s degree in management information systems from New Jersey Institute of Technology.
SOURCE: Businesswire