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People on the Move
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Job change announcements in the electric power and cleantech sectors.

Schneider Electric named Jana Gerber as president, microgrid North America. She has more than two decades of experience at the company, and offers expertise in sustainability consulting services and strategic account management. Gerber graduated from Washington State University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering.

Westinghouse Electric Co. named Margaret Cosentino as EVP, corporate affairs. She previously led public policy for Northrop Grumman and earlier ran global government relations for Arconic. She brings 20 years of experience in global government affairs, international business development and strategy for aerospace, defense and metals companies. Cosentino earned a bachelor of science in International Politics from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and a master’s in International Economics and Strategic Studies from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.

The New York Independent System Operator promoted Deneen Byrne to HR VP, reporting to Rich Dewey, president and CEO. She joined NYISO in 2012 as HR manager. Prior to the NYISO, she spent 14 years managing HR for a Holiday Inn and Ducommun AeroStructures. NYISO also said that Wes Yeomans retired after 13 years as its VP of operations. His 30-year career in energy included roles at Niagara Mohawk and National Grid.

NiSource Inc. said that EVP and chief experience officer Violet Sistovaris is retiring after 28 years with the company.  Earlier in her NiSource career, she served as VP, customer contact centers. Later, she served as SVP and CIO, with responsibilities for information technology, supply chain, real estate and facilities management. In 2015, she was chosen to lead the Northern Indiana Public Service as president, a role she held until 2020, when she was asked to lead NiSource’s experience organization, which includes customer service, human resources, diversity equity & inclusion and communications. Sistovaris co-founded NiSource’s Women in Leadership initiative, which led to the formation of the company’s DAWN employee resource group, a women’s mentoring program and the company’s overall diversity initiatives.  

Nathan Hanson was promoted to the new position of president, LS Power Generation. Hanson joined LS Power in 2011 and previously served as managing director of energy management and regulatory affairs. Members of Hanson’s team also were promoted to these roles: Anthony Hammond, SVP of asset management; Marc Kline, SVP of energy marketing and trading; and Marjorie Philips, SVP of wholesale market policy.

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