San Francisco – PG&E Corporation
(NYSE: PCG) has appointed David S. Gee, 45, as Vice President for
Strategic Planning. Gee brings to the new post more than 15 years
of experience in strategic management consulting with McKinsey &
Company.
In his new role at PG&E
Corporation, Gee will help lead the development of the company’s
overall strategy, with a focus on creating shareholder value.
“David Gee strengthens our
management team,” said PG&E Corporation Chairman, CEO and President
Robert D. Glynn, Jr. “He brings the experience and expertise necessary
to make a major contribution as we look to grow our existing operations
and leverage PG&E Corporation’s strengths in new ways.”
Gee’s experience at McKinsey
& Company—where he was a Principal in the Global Energy Practice
and a member of the European Petroleum, Electric Utility, and Chemicals
Practice—encompassed all segments of the energy industry. Before
joining McKinsey & Company, Gee was an associate with the consulting
firm of Booz Allen & Hamilton in Houston, Texas. He also held several
positions with Baker International in Houston, including a post
as marketing manager.
Gee earned a master’s degree
in management with a concentration in finance from Massachusetts
Institute of Technology in 1978. He also holds a bachelor’s degree
in chemical engineering from the University of Virginia, where he
graduated in 1976.
Gee reports to PG&E Corporation
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Peter A. Darbee.
PG&E Corporation, with 1999
operating revenues of almost $21 billion and operations in 21 states,
markets energy services and products throughout North America through
its National Energy Group. PG&E Corporation's businesses also include
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, the Northern and Central California
utility that deliver natural gas and electricity to one in every
20 Americans.