Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Appoints Abhijit Bhatwadekar as Chief Information Officer
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) has appointed Abhijit Bhatwadekar as Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective June 13, 2025. Bhatwadekar will lead the company's technology strategy and operations, overseeing IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, and data management. He joins from PPL Corporation where he served as VP of data analytics and customer experience. His prior roles include leadership positions at Gallagher and Nielsen, where he demonstrated expertise in global analytics platforms, AI implementation, and operational efficiency. In his new role, Bhatwadekar will serve on CPK's senior leadership team and advise the Board on technology initiatives and cybersecurity risk management.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) ha nominato Abhijit Bhatwadekar Vicepresidente e Chief Information Officer, con decorrenza dal 13 giugno 2025. Bhatwadekar guiderà la strategia tecnologica e le operazioni dell'azienda, supervisionando l'infrastruttura IT, le applicazioni aziendali, la cybersecurity e la gestione dei dati. Proviene da PPL Corporation, dove ha ricoperto il ruolo di VP di data analytics e customer experience. In precedenza ha occupato posizioni di leadership presso Gallagher e Nielsen, dimostrando competenze in piattaforme di analisi globale, implementazione di intelligenza artificiale e efficienza operativa. Nel suo nuovo incarico, Bhatwadekar farà parte del team di leadership senior di CPK e consiglierà il Consiglio di Amministrazione sulle iniziative tecnologiche e sulla gestione dei rischi di cybersecurity.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) ha nombrado a Abhijit Bhatwadekar como Vicepresidente y Director de Información, con efecto a partir del 13 de junio de 2025. Bhatwadekar liderará la estrategia tecnológica y las operaciones de la compañía, supervisando la infraestructura de TI, las aplicaciones empresariales, la ciberseguridad y la gestión de datos. Se une desde PPL Corporation, donde fue vicepresidente de análisis de datos y experiencia del cliente. Anteriormente, ocupó cargos de liderazgo en Gallagher y Nielsen, demostrando experiencia en plataformas globales de análisis, implementación de IA y eficiencia operativa. En su nuevo puesto, Bhatwadekar formará parte del equipo de alta dirección de CPK y asesorará a la Junta sobre iniciativas tecnológicas y gestión de riesgos de ciberseguridad.
체서피크 유틸리티즈 코퍼레이션(NYSE: CPK)은 2025년 6월 13일부로 아비지트 바트와데카르를 부사장 겸 최고정보책임자(CIO)로 임명했습니다. 바트와데카르는 회사의 기술 전략과 운영을 총괄하며 IT 인프라, 엔터프라이즈 애플리케이션, 사이버 보안, 데이터 관리를 담당합니다. 그는 PPL 코퍼레이션에서 데이터 분석 및 고객 경험 부문 부사장으로 근무했으며, 이전에는 갤러거와 닐슨에서 글로벌 분석 플랫폼, AI 도입 및 운영 효율성 분야에서 리더십을 발휘했습니다. 새로운 역할에서 바트와데카르는 CPK의 고위 경영진 팀에 합류하여 이사회에 기술 이니셔티브와 사이버 보안 위험 관리에 대해 조언할 예정입니다.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) a nommé Abhijit Bhatwadekar Vice-Président et Directeur des Systèmes d'Information, à compter du 13 juin 2025. Bhatwadekar dirigera la stratégie technologique et les opérations de l'entreprise, supervisant l'infrastructure informatique, les applications d'entreprise, la cybersécurité et la gestion des données. Il rejoint l'entreprise en provenance de PPL Corporation, où il était Vice-Président de l'analyse des données et de l'expérience client. Il a précédemment occupé des postes de direction chez Gallagher et Nielsen, démontrant une expertise dans les plateformes d'analyse globale, la mise en œuvre de l'IA et l'efficacité opérationnelle. Dans ses nouvelles fonctions, Bhatwadekar fera partie de l'équipe de direction senior de CPK et conseillera le Conseil d'administration sur les initiatives technologiques et la gestion des risques en cybersécurité.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) hat Abhijit Bhatwadekar zum Vice President und Chief Information Officer mit Wirkung zum 13. Juni 2025 ernannt. Bhatwadekar wird die Technologie-Strategie und den Betrieb des Unternehmens leiten und dabei die IT-Infrastruktur, Unternehmensanwendungen, Cybersicherheit und Datenmanagement überwachen. Er kommt von PPL Corporation, wo er als VP für Datenanalyse und Kundenerfahrung tätig war. Zuvor hatte er Führungspositionen bei Gallagher und Nielsen inne, wo er Expertise in globalen Analyseplattformen, KI-Implementierung und operativer Effizienz zeigte. In seiner neuen Rolle wird Bhatwadekar dem Senior Leadership Team von CPK angehören und den Vorstand zu Technologieinitiativen und Cyber-Risikomanagement beraten.
- Appointment of an experienced technology leader with proven track record in data analytics and customer experience
- Strategic addition to enhance digital transformation and technology capabilities
- New CIO brings expertise in AI implementation and operational cost savings
- None.
In his new role, Bhatwadekar will lead Chesapeake Utilities' technology strategy and operations, with responsibility for IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, data management and vendor partnerships. As CIO, he will play a critical role in aligning technology initiatives with business objectives, supporting the Company's growth strategy and driving continued digital transformation across the organization.
"Abhi brings deep experience in leading enterprisewide technology initiatives and delivering transformative business solutions," said Jeff Householder, chair of the board, president and CEO of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. "His strategic mindset, leadership capabilities and record of operational excellence will be instrumental as we continue to advance our business transformation goals through innovation and enhanced technology capabilities."
Bhatwadekar joins Chesapeake Utilities from PPL Corporation, where he served as vice president of data analytics and customer experience, leading critical initiatives focused on improving customer service and operational performance through data-driven strategies.
His previous leadership roles include vice president of data and analytics for the benefits services division at Gallagher and senior technology positions at Nielsen, where he served as vice president for global data platforms and
At Chesapeake Utilities, Bhatwadekar will serve on the Company's senior leadership team and be a key advisor to the Board on major technology initiatives and cybersecurity risk management. He will guide the execution of the Company's IT roadmap, oversee the IT project portfolio and budget and implement best practices and policies to support secure, efficient and innovative service delivery.
About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CPK). Chesapeake Utilities Corporation offers sustainable energy solutions through its natural gas transmission and distribution, electricity generation and distribution, propane gas distribution, mobile compressed natural gas utility services and solutions and other businesses. For more information, visit www.chpk.com.
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