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Allentown, PA-based PPL has Appointed James Schinski as Chief Information Officer
About the Company
We understand the decisions we make today can help shape our energy future for generations to come. That`s why we are committed to growing and innovating in responsible, reliable ways that benefits customers, shareowners, employees and society as a whole. This commitment comes to life through efforts across our business to build a smarter energy grid while advancing a cleaner energy future. Headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, PPL is a Fortune 500 company that employs more than 12,000 people in the U.S. and United Kingdom. We provide an outstanding service experience for our more than 10 million customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in our service territories.
About the Person
James Schinski, a 31-year IT veteran, serves as VP and CIO for PPL Corporation. Schinski joined PPL in 2009 and leads the IT and computer services functions for the company’s ever-evolving needs, including a large regulated electricity delivery operation and active competitive generation and marketing group. Schinski previously served as CIO and VP of HR for the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator for nearly five years. At the Midwest ISO he was responsible for the design, development, implementation, operation and maintenance of IT systems and applications used to operate one of the nation’s largest electricity markets. Before accepting a permanent position with the Midwest ISO, Schinski served as a consultant to the CEO and board on all IT matters related to the development and deployment of the Midwest energy trading market. Prior to his tenure at the Midwest ISO, he held a variety of program management, engineering and technology positions at Lockheed Martin Corp., advancing to CIO for the systems integration business. Schinski began his career at the former Philadelphia Electric Co. as an engineer in the electric production division working primarily at the Limerick and Peach Bottom nuclear power plants. He also worked for General Electric and Reliance Insurance before moving to Lockheed Martin. He earned a degree in electrical engineering from Lehigh University.
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