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Allentown, PA-based PPL has Promoted Stephen R Russo as Senior Vice President of Human Resources
About the Company
We understand the decisions we make today can help shape our energy future for generations to come. That`s why we are committed to growing and innovating in responsible, reliable ways that benefits customers, shareowners, employees and society as a whole. This commitment comes to life through efforts across our business to build a smarter energy grid while advancing a cleaner energy future. Headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, PPL is a Fortune 500 company that employs more than 12,000 people in the U.S. and United Kingdom. We provide an outstanding service experience for our more than 10 million customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in our service territories.
About the Person
Stephen R. Russo is PPL Corporation's Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, with responsibility for all of PPL's human resources organization, which includes all the traditional core HR and Payroll functions. Additionally, his responsibilities include the closely aligned functions of Security and Emergency Planning, Safety, Health Services and Technical Training, as well as Corporate Facilities. He also leads the company's Diversity Council, which brings senior management and employees together to support initiatives that advance diversity, promote inclusion and encourage individual development. Russo has more than 30 years of human resources experience. He joined PPL in December 2006 as general manager-Human Resources and was named vice president of Human Resources and Services in October 2007. He was named to his current position in 2013. Previously, he served as director of Human Resources Planning and Operations at USEC Inc. of Bethesda, Md., which supplies enriched uranium fuel to nuclear power plants. Before joining USEC, Russo was a vice president of Human Resources at ABB Inc. in Windsor, Conn. Russo earned a bachelor's degree in business administration at the University of Connecticut and has completed numerous executive education courses. He serves on the board of directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown.
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