Kent M. Harvey, PG&E Corporation senior vice president and chief
financial officer and a 33-year veteran of the company, has notified the
company of his intention to retire in 2016, PG&E Corporation said today.
“Kent and his team have done a tremendous job effectively managing the
financial activities of PG&E, ensuring our access to capital to fund
significant system enhancements during a pivotal period in our history,
and keeping investors well informed about our progress. At the same
time, Kent also has provided personal leadership and inspiration for our
employees and we are grateful for that,” said Tony Earley, PG&E
Corporation chairman, CEO and president.
Earley noted that the company has a strong succession planning process
in place and would be discussing the issue of succession with the Board
of Directors. Harvey’s retirement is expected to be effective during the
first half of 2016 to allow for an effective transition period.
Harvey, who began his career at PG&E in 1982, oversees the financial
activities of the $40 billion company, including accounting, treasury,
tax, risk, business and financial planning, and investor relations.
Harvey has served the company in many different capacities, including as
director of financial planning and analysis; director of investor
relations; corporate secretary; vice president and treasurer; and senior
vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer of Pacific Gas and
Electric Company. In 2005, Harvey became senior vice president and chief
risk and audit officer for PG&E Corporation. He assumed his current
position in August 2009.
Harvey holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in
engineering – economic systems, both from Stanford University. He has
served as trustee of the American Conservatory Theater and as director
of the North Bay Leadership Council. He is executive sponsor for the
company’s Pride Network Employee Resource Group and, earlier this year,
was named Outstanding Corporate Leader of the Year by the National Gay
and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.
About PG&E Corporation
PG&E Corporation is a Fortune 200 energy-based holding company,
headquartered in San Francisco. It is the parent company of Pacific Gas
and Electric Company, California’s largest investor-owned utility. PG&E
serves about 16 million Californians across a 70,000 square-mile service
area in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit http://www.pgecorp.com
and www.pge.com.
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