Katie Aittola has been appointed as senior vice president of supply chain and real estate, and chief procurement officer at Duke Energy, effective January 1. She will take over from Dwight Jacobs, who is retiring after 23 years with the company.
Aittola will oversee sourcing and supply chain operations for Duke Energy, as well as the company’s real estate function. This includes responsibility for strategic planning, transactions, and facilities management to support energy delivery across Duke Energy’s service areas.
Bonnie Titone, executive vice president and chief administrative officer at Duke Energy, said: “Katie brings to the role a depth of experience with strategic planning, operational transformation and enterprise leadership. She is a true cross-functional leader and well positioned to oversee these operations, which are crucial to our success as we undertake the largest generation build in our company’s history.”
During Jacobs’ tenure, Duke Energy’s supply chain team was recognized for navigating complex operating conditions. Titone added: “I am thankful for Dwight’s significant contributions throughout his tenure. In addition to his impacts within our business and industry, his mentorship of emerging leaders, commitment to volunteerism and philanthropic efforts in support of our communities have established a legacy that will endure for years to come.”
Aittola currently serves as senior vice president of enterprise strategy and insurance, and chief risk officer at Duke Energy. Since taking on these roles, she has led initiatives that changed the organization’s approach to risk management and strategy. Aittola joined Duke Energy in 2009 and has held several finance-related positions within the company.
“As we continue to transform the future of energy, delivering business outcomes that move our company forward and deliver value for our many stakeholders remains my focus,” said Aittola. “Our supply chain, real estate and procurement functions are essential enablers of our business strategy and have demonstrated their best-in-class skills as they responded to an extraordinary external environment during a critical time of our energy modernization journey. I’m excited to lead this important work and highly experienced team.”
Duke Energy is one of the largest energy holding companies in the United States. It serves 8.6 million electric customers across six states—North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky—and its natural gas utilities reach 1.7 million customers in five states including Tennessee. The company is focused on upgrading its electric grid infrastructure while expanding cleaner energy sources such as renewables and nuclear power.
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