POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – April 16, 2026 – Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation (Central Hudson) today announced that Chris McConnachie has joined the company’s executive team as Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive regulated utility and financial leadership experience to the company.

“Strong financial leadership is essential as we modernize our systems, strengthen operations, and improve our customer experience,” said Steph Raymond, President and CEO of Central Hudson. “Chris is a proven utility finance leader with a deep understanding of regulated operations, capital planning, and operational discipline. I am excited to welcome him to Central Hudson.”

Chris most recently served as Chief Financial Officer for National Grid’s New York businesses, where he oversaw the Finance function for the electric and gas operating companies across the state. During his tenure, he held a series of senior leadership roles across the US and UK spanning finance, treasury, shared services, and operations, supporting large‑scale capital investment and enterprise initiatives.

Prior to joining National Grid, Chris held finance and treasury roles with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Northern Rock Plc in the United Kingdom. He holds a Master of Science in Economics from the University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Politics.

As Chief Financial Officer, Chris will oversee Central Hudson’s financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, treasury, risk management, and regulatory financial support, playing a key role in supporting safe, affordable, reliable service and sustainable growth.

ABOUT CENTRAL HUDSON

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., is an energy delivery company headquartered in Poughkeepsie, New York. The utility serves approximately 315,000 electric and 90,000 natural gas customers in eight counties of New York State’s Mid-Hudson River Valley, delivering natural gas and electricity in a 2,600-square-mile service territory that extends north from the suburbs of metropolitan New York City to the Capital District around Albany. Central Hudson supports local community service and business organizations, and offers value-added products and services, including energy efficiency and economic development programs. For more information, visit www.CentralHudson.com. Join the conversation on Facebook, keep up with our adventures on Instagram, learn about our achievements on LinkedIn, and follow us on X.

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