RENSSELAER — The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), the nonprofit that operates New York state’s power grid, announced it has named Michael Crowe to its board of directors, effective April 16. The selection of Crowe resulted from the NYISO’s stakeholder process in which representatives from each market sector work to conduct a national search […]
RENSSELAER — The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), the nonprofit that operates New York state’s power grid, announced it has named Michael Crowe to its board of directors, effective April 16. The selection of Crowe resulted from the NYISO’s stakeholder process in which representatives from each market sector work to conduct a national search and recommend potential directors to the board, according to an NYISO news release.
Crowe has 39 years of experience in software development, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity with several private-sector entities. From 2014-2022, Crowe served as the chief information officer for the Colgate-Palmolive Company. In that role, he led the development of the company’s global IT strategy, modernized enterprise applications, and strengthened cybersecurity systems. In recognition of those accomplishments, Crowe was honored as a Top 50 Technology Professional in 2023 by OnCon. He currently serves as an advisor to several technology companies and is the co-chair of the Digital Supply Chain Institute — a research-based entity focused on enterprise supply chains in the digital economy. “I’m very pleased to welcome Michael Crowe to the NYISO’s board of directors. With more than three decades of advanced information technology experience, Michael’s expertise will greatly benefit the organization as we confront the continued challenges of the grid in transition,” NYISO Board Chairman Daniel Hill said in the release. “From IT strategy to operational reliability, Michael’s wisdom and acumen will be essential as we build a power system for the future.”
Crowe holds a bachelor’s degree in computer and information sciences from the University of Delaware. He also earned executive-education certificates from Dartmouth University and Stanford University. The NYISO is responsible for operating the state’s bulk electricity grid, administering New York’s competitive wholesale-electricity markets, conducting comprehensive long-term planning for the state’s electric-power system, and advancing the technological infrastructure of the electric system serving the Empire State. The NYISO board is an independent body comprising 10 members with vast expertise in the energy sector.