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Duke Energy names Katie Aittola as head of supply chain and real estate, and chief procurement officer

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Duke Energy Corporation hired Katie Aittola as Chief Procurement Officer and Senior Vice President of Supply Chain & Real Estate on Jan 1st '25.

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Duke Energy names Katie Aittola as head of supply chain and real estate, and chief procurement officer. * Dwight Jacobs to retire after more than two decades of distinguished service. CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy today announced that Katie Aittola will become senior vice president, supply chain and real estate, and chief procurement officer, effective Jan. 1. She succeeds Dwight Jacobs, who has announced his intention to retire at the end of the year after 23 years of service. Aittola will lead sourcing and supply chain functions for the enterprise. She will also oversee the company's real estate function, responsible for strategic planning, transactions and facilities management in support of energy delivery across Duke Energy's service territory. "Katie brings to the role a depth of experience with strategic planning, operational transformation and enterprise leadership," said Bonnie Titone, executive vice president and chief administrative officer. "She is a true cross-functional leader and well positioned to oversee these operations, which are crucial to our success as we undertake the largest generation build in our company's history." Under Jacobs, Duke Energy's supply chain operations have been recognized as industry leading as the team has navigated a dynamic and unprecedented operating environment. "I am thankful for Dwight's significant contributions...

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Event
Executive hire

What this signalsA new leader often reviews the tools the team uses.

Person
Katie AittolaChief Procurement Officer and Senior Vice President of Supply Chain & Real Estate
Takes effect
Jan 1, 2025
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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  • purchasing

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Confidence
50%
Detected
Nov 19, 2025
signal_type
news
signal_subtype
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