The Board of Directors of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has appointed Christopher M. Capone as its new president and CEO. “Central Hudson Board of Directors believes the time is right for a change of leadership,” said Margarita Dilley, chair of the corporation”™s Board of Directors. “Chris has a demonstrated history of successfully navigating challenges and leading teams to positive outcomes. We are confident in his ability to move the organization forward and to communicate those results to all stakeholders clearly and consistently,” she said.
Capone started work at Central Hudson in 2003. He holds a bachelor”™s degree with honors from Marist College and earned a master”™s degree in business administration from Columbia University. Capone”™s appointment as president and CEO is effective immediately.
“A key priority will be addressing the frustrations some customers have felt resulting from the implementation of the new customer billing system. We have hired a significant number of additional personnel, including contact center employees and other professionals to work on these issues around the clock,” said Capone. “There are more than 1,100 dedicated and talented professionals at our company who work tirelessly to deliver safe and reliable energy to their neighbors in communities throughout the mid-Hudson Valley. As the new CEO, I will work to support them so they in turn can support our customers.”
