The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) announced that its Board of Directors has named Richard J. Dewey, currently Executive Vice President, to be President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2019.

Dewey replaces Robert E. Fernandez who has served as interim President and CEO since October 2018. Fernandez will become Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer under management changes announced by the Board. Prior to serving as the Interim President and CEO, Fernandez was the company’s General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.

Dewey is a 19-year veteran of the NYISO. He currently leads the System Planning, Information Technology and Market Structures organizations for the company. Dewey joined the NYISO in 2000 and has held several pivotal executive roles in Product and Project Management, Strategic Software Development and Quality Assurance. Previously, he spent several years with Husky Injection Molding Systems and the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.

As part of the management changes announced by the NYISO Board of Directors, Emilie Nelson, Vice President of Market Operations, becomes Executive Vice President. She will assume the roles and responsibilities currently led by Dewey.

Nelson joined the NYISO in 2004 and leads the Market Operations team with responsibility for the administration of the wholesale electricity markets. She oversees the capacity market, energy market and demand response areas

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