PG&E Corp. lured in Thomas Boren, a former top executive atSouthern Co., to lead its PG&E National Energy Group, lastweek, only a few weeks after Boren had announced his retirement atSouthern. Boren, 50, will be president and CEO of the PG&Edivision, which includes PG&E Gas Transmission, PG&E PowerTrading, and PG&E Energy Services.

“These national businesses are the primary engine for our futureearnings growth,” said PG&E CEO Robert D. Glynn, Jr. “Tom’sexperience and skill ideally suit him to lead these businesses.”

Prior to his move to PG&E, Boren was president and CEO ofrival Southern Energy Inc., overseeing Atlanta-based Southern Co.’sinternational power generation, energy trading, and energy servicesactivities. He worked for Southern for more than 30 years andplayed a key role in its transformation into an independent powerproducer and international energy company.

Two weeks ago, Southern appointed Marce Fuller, 39, to replaceBoren. Fuller became the highest ranking woman ever at Southern.She had been serving as executive vice president of Southern Energyand president and CEO of affiliate Southern Company EnergyMarketing.

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