Utility and Customer Engagement Leader John O. Larsen Joins PG&E Boards of Directors

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PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) has announced the election of John O. Larsen to the Boards of Directors of both PG&E Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Larsen brings 36 years of utility industry experience from Alliant Energy Corporation, where he served in various leadership roles including CEO. During his tenure at Alliant, he led the company's Clean Energy Blueprint initiative and managed services for 1.5 million customers across Iowa and Wisconsin. Larsen will serve on the boards' Safety and Nuclear Oversight, and People and Compensation committees. His appointment was confirmed at the companies' Annual Meetings of Shareholders on May 22, 2025. The new board member holds a BS in Electrical Engineering and has served on several industry boards including Edison Electric Institute and Electric Power Research Institute.

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• Addition of experienced utility executive with 36 years of industry expertise
• Brings specific experience in clean energy transition and infrastructure resilience
• Strong background in utility operations, engineering, and customer engagement
• Strategic expertise in safety and operational performance improvement

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OAKLAND, Calif., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) today announced the election of John O. Larsen to the Boards of Directors of PG&E Corporation and its subsidiary Pacific Gas and Electric Company, at the companies' Annual Meetings of Shareholders on May 22, 2025.

Mr. Larsen brings decades of experience in utility operations and large-scale customer engagement from his 36-year career at Alliant Energy Corporation based in Madison, Wisconsin. Alliant provides electricity and natural gas service to nearly 1.5 million customers in Iowa and Wisconsin.

"With deep utility and customer leadership experience, John will be invaluable in helping PG&E continue to improve its operational and safety performance to better serve our customers," said Kerry W. Cooper, Chair of the Board of PG&E Corporation.

At Alliant Energy Corporation, Mr. Larsen held key leadership positions across the regulated utility's business sectors including engineering, power generation and strategic planning. As CEO, he spearheaded Alliant's Clean Energy Blueprint that guided the company's investment in a sustainable and diversified electric portfolio as well as more adaptable and resilient infrastructure. Mr. Larsen joined Alliant Energy in 1988 as an electrical engineer.

"I'm excited about the progress PG&E has made in recent years and look forward to supporting CEO Patti Poppe and her leadership team in continuing to build the future of energy in California," said Mr. Larsen.

Mr. Larsen will serve on the boards' Safety and Nuclear Oversight, and People and Compensation committees.

Mr. Larsen currently serves on the Board of Directors for TruStage Financial Group, Inc. He has served on the Board of Alliant Energy Corporation and on industry boards including the American Transmission Company Management, Inc., Edison Electric Institute and Electric Power Research Institute. Mr. Larsen holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of North Dakota.

About PG&E Corporation
PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) is a holding company headquartered in Oakland, California. It is the parent company of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, an energy company that serves 16 million Californians across a 70,000-square-mile service area in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit http://www.pgecorp.com. In this press release, they are together referred to as "PG&E."

 

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SOURCE PG&E Corporation

FAQ

Who is John O. Larsen and why did PG&E (PCG) appoint him to their board?

John O. Larsen is a utility industry veteran with 36 years of experience at Alliant Energy Corporation. PG&E appointed him for his extensive experience in utility operations, customer engagement, and clean energy initiatives to help improve their operational and safety performance.

What committees will John O. Larsen serve on at PG&E's (PCG) board?

John O. Larsen will serve on PG&E's Safety and Nuclear Oversight Committee and the People and Compensation Committee.

What was John O. Larsen's role at Alliant Energy before joining PG&E's (PCG) board?

At Alliant Energy, Larsen served as CEO and held various leadership positions in engineering, power generation, and strategic planning. He notably led the company's Clean Energy Blueprint initiative.

What experience does John O. Larsen bring to PG&E's (PCG) board of directors?

Larsen brings 36 years of utility industry experience, expertise in customer engagement, engineering background, and leadership in clean energy initiatives, having managed services for 1.5 million customers at Alliant Energy.