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Patricia K. Poppe

CEO, PG&E Corporation at PG&E
Board
Since January 4, 2021
Age
56 years
Tenure
Joined PG&E Corporation as Chief Executive Officer on January 4, 2021, with an extended term through January 4, 2031, following previous executive roles at CMS Energy Corporation and Consumers Energy Company.

Also at PG&E

AW
Ajay Waghray
EVP and CIO
BMW
Brian M. Wong
VP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary
CJB
Carolyn J. Burke
EVP and CFO, PG&E Corporation

About

Patricia K. Poppe is a seasoned executive who has led PG&E Corporation since January 4, 2021. Born in 1969 and currently 56 years old, her leadership reflects a deep commitment to safety, operational excellence, and the advancement of clean energy initiatives.

With an extensive background in the highly regulated utility industry, she previously served as President and CEO of CMS Energy Corporation from July 2016 to December 2020 and as Vice President at Consumers Energy Company from January 2011 to July 2016. These roles helped pave the way for her impactful leadership at PG&E Corporation.

Her ongoing tenure at PG&E Corporation is marked by the pursuit of operational excellence and meaningful stakeholder engagement, as evidenced by the extension of her term through January 4, 2031. This underscores her strategic vision and dedication to fostering a culture of safety and innovation within the organization.

$PCG Performance Under Patricia K. Poppe

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
CMS Energy Corporation and Consumers EnergyPresident and Chief Executive OfficerJuly 2016 to December 2020 Led companies with initiatives in safety, workplace equity, and clean energy
Consumers Energy CompanyVice President, Customer Experience, Rates, and RegulationsJanuary 2011 to July 2016 Focused on customer experience and regulatory matters

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate Range
California Chamber of CommerceBoard Member2022 to present
Electric Power Research InstituteBoard Member2021 to present
Institute of Nuclear Power OperationsBoard Member2021 to present
Whirlpool CorporationBoard Member2019 to present
AEGIS Insurance Services, Inc.Board Member2019 to present
Edison Electric InstituteBoard Member2016 to present