Position Title:

Executive Vice President – Corporate Services and Administration

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  1. Propose and recommend to the CEO and Board of Directors the strategic direction of the fuel oil business unit and its role in meeting overall corporate objectives.
  2. As a member of the Senior Management Team, participate with other members of the Senior Management Team and add value, through active participation, to corporate deliberations and decision making across all business units.  Participate in and add value, through active participation, to certain Board Committee meetings and all Board meetings and strategic planning retreats.
  3. At the strategic level and through the President of Griffith, develop plans to improve earnings and cash flow of Griffith, increase competitive advantage and market share, and mitigate earnings volatility and operational risks.
  4. Through the President of Griffith, monitor execution of plans, evaluate performance and respond quickly and effectively to changing customer behavior, actions of competitors and changing market conditions.
  5. Through the Vice President – Human Resources, evaluate the labor resources necessary for Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. to execute corporate strategy and business plans, and put in place human resource policies and systems that will attract, retain and motivate employees at a level that promotes superior performance and creates competitive advantage.  Assure a positive culture that recognizes and rewards attributes and behaviors that are consistent with long-term organizational success.  Assure effective administration of the corporate ethics and legal compliance program.  Assume effective safety programs and practices.
  6. Through the President of Griffith, evaluate the labor resources necessary for Griffith to execute corporate strategy and business plans, and put in place human resource policies and systems that will attract, retain and motivate employees at a level that promotes superior performance and creates competitive advantage.  Assure a positive culture that recognizes and rewards attributes and behaviors that are consistent with long-term organizational success.  Assure effective administration of the corporate ethics and legal compliance program.
  7. Through the Manager – IT, assure that the corporation employs information technology that supports and enhances customer service, financial reporting, performance measurement, productivity improvement, decision making and overall corporate performance.  Assure all IT systems are developed in close coordination with user groups and executives responsible for operations, especially the President and Chief Operating Officer of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. and the President of Griffith.
  8. Through the Vice President – Corporate Communications & Community Relations, assure that the corporation creates and maintains a positive corporate image, maintains professional and positive relations with government officials and community leaders, and effectively represents its interests with governmental bodies whose actions could influence CH Energy Group or its subsidiaries, and that Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. conducts an effective marketing program and economic development program.
  9. Oversee the effective provision of other corporate services, including transportation, purchasing and stores, and buildings and grounds.  Assure these services meet the needs of the operational groups they support, and work closely with the President and Chief Operating Officer of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. to assure that result.
  10. Attract and retain high quality executives to fulfill key positions within Griffith and corporate service roles and place special emphasis on executive development and succession.
  11. Serve on the Board of Directors of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.
  12. Serve on the Board of Directors of Central Hudson Enterprises Corp.

 

 

 

 

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