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PJM Appoints Aftab Khan as Executive Vice President - Operations, Planning & Security

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Monday, February 26, 2024

VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PJM Interconnection today announced the appointment of Aftab Khan as Executive Vice President – Operations, Planning & Security. He begins his role on March 11, 2024.

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  • VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PJM Interconnection today announced the appointment of Aftab Khan as Executive Vice President – Operations, Planning & Security.
  • Khan will report to PJM President and CEO Manu Asthana and will have overall responsibility for grid operations, transmission planning, cybersecurity and physical security, and business continuity.
  • As a member of PJM's Executive Team, Khan will work closely with PJM's CEO, other Executive Team members, and the Reliability & Security Committee of the PJM Board to coordinate PJM's grid operations and transmission planning, ensure both cybersecurity and physical security for the organization, and oversee business continuity efforts.
  • Prior to that, Khan spent 24 years with ABB in a variety of roles, including Senior Vice President – Power Transformers, North America; President – Power Systems Division, Saudi Arabia; and Senior Vice President – Grid Systems, North America.

PJM Announces Executive Appointments

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- President and CEO Manu Asthana announced today a series of organizational changes that will best equip PJM to maintain reliability and security, support competitive markets, and help prepare for the grid of the future.

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  • PJM will also launch an executive search for the new role of Executive Vice President – Operations, Planning & Security, created to support the expanding complexity of grid operations and planning for a system undergoing significant transition.
  • "PJM and its stakeholders have come to rely on his expertise, diligence, leadership and his willingness to listen to all viewpoints that can help PJM ensure a reliable energy transition."
  • PJM is engaged in a search for a new Executive Vice President – Operations, Planning & Security.
  • For the latest news about PJM, visit PJM Inside Lines at insidelines.pjm.com .

PJM Announces Organization Changes

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PJM announced today that Kenneth S. Seiler, Sr. Vice President – Planning, will retire April 1, 2024, following a distinguished career for the nation's largest regional transmission organization.

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  • VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PJM announced today that Kenneth S. Seiler, Sr. Vice President – Planning, will retire April 1, 2024, following a distinguished career for the nation's largest regional transmission organization.
  • "We are grateful for Ken's many contributions to the entire organization and employees over the past 23 years," said Manu Asthana, President and CEO.
  • Prior to joining PJM, Seiler was employed by Metropolitan Edison Company/GPU Energy for nearly 14 years in various engineering and operations roles.
  • For the latest news about PJM, visit PJM Inside Lines at insidelines.pjm.com .

Alcion Emerges from Stealth with AI-Driven Backup-as-a-Service Platform for Microsoft 365

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Developed with a product-led and community-driven focus, Alcion provides Microsoft 365 admins with an easy-to-use, intelligent, and secure SaaS platform to protect against ransomware, malware, corruption, and accidental data loss.

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  • Developed with a product-led and community-driven focus, Alcion provides Microsoft 365 admins with an easy-to-use, intelligent, and secure SaaS platform to protect against ransomware, malware, corruption, and accidental data loss.
  • “We are thrilled to announce our market entry with a fully-managed AI-driven backup service for Microsoft 365 users,” said Niraj Tolia, CEO and co-founder.
  • While Microsoft ensures the reliability and availability of Microsoft 365 infrastructure, it does not protect against cases in which cyberattacks or accidents lead to data loss.
  • For more information, or to try Alcion for free now, visit alcion.ai and join our community on Discord .

Asthana Appointed to President's National Infrastructure Advisory Council

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PJM Interconnection announced today that PJM President and CEO Manu Asthana has been appointed to the President's National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC). Asthana was selected yesterday to join the NIAC, which was established to help reduce physical and cyber risks and to improve the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PJM Interconnection announced today that PJM President and CEO Manu Asthana has been appointed to the President's National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC).
  • Asthana was selected yesterday to join the NIAC, which was established to help reduce physical and cyber risks and to improve the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure.
  • "I am honored to be appointed to this role at such a pivotal and transformational time in the energy industry's history," Asthana said.
  • It is the only executive council that examines critical infrastructure security and resilience and provides recommendations to the president.

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Appoints PJM CEO Manu Asthana to Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --PJM Interconnection President and CEO Manu Asthana has been appointed to the board of directors for The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.

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  • VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --PJM Interconnection President and CEO Manu Asthana has been appointed to the board of directors for The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.
  • "I'm excited for the chance to work alongside the leaders that work to shape the economy of the Philadelphia region," said Asthana.
  • "We are so glad to welcome Manu to our board of directors," said Rob Wonderling, president and CEO of The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.
  • Asthana joined PJM as its president and CEO in January and also serves as a PJM Board member.