Geisha Williams
| Geisha Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Geisha J. Jimenez 1961/1962 (age 56–57)[1] Cuba |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater |
University of Miami Nova Southeastern University |
| Salary | $4,164,230 (2016)[1] |
| Title | CEO, Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| Term | March 2017- |
| Spouse(s) | Jay Williams |
| Children | 2 daughters |
Geisha J. Williams (nee Jimenez, born 1961/62) is an American businesswoman. She has been the president and CEO of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) since March 2017.[1]
Early life
She was born Geisha J. Jimenez in Cuba.[2][3] At the age of five, Geisha emigrated to the US with her parents, after her father, a political prisoner, was released from prison.[3] Her father worked various jobs to provide for his family and went on to own their own grocery store.[3]
She has a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the University of Miami and an MBA from Nova Southeastern University.[1]
Career
After university, Williams worked for Florida Power & Light (FPL), starting as a residential energy auditor.[4][2]
Williams joined PG&E in 2007.[1] She is a director at the Edison Electric Institute, the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, and the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies, and the board chair for the Center for Energy Workforce Development.[4]
In March 2017, she became the first Latina CEO of a Fortune 500 company.[5]
Personal life
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Geisha J. Williams: Executive Profile & Biography". Bloomberg. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- 1 2 3 Markelz, Michelle (June 16, 2013). "Geisha Williams: Providing Power to the People – Hispanic Executive". Hispanicexecutive.com. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 "PG&E's Bolt of Energy". fortune.com. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- 1 2 "PG&E Company - Geisha J. Williams". Pgecorp.com. November 29, 2011. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- ↑ Draznin, Haley. "A former refugee, she's now the first Latina CEO of a major US company". CNNMoney. Retrieved 2018-04-11.