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Chad Nickell
Senior Director of Grid Transformation,
Xcel Energy
Chad Nickell serves as Senior Director of Grid Transformation at Xcel Energy, where he leads the delivery of the company’s Distribution Grid Modernization portfolio. He oversees cost, schedule, and scope to ensure successful execution of large-scale, complex initiatives. Chad also supports grid modernization governance, along with the change management and training structures required to sustain program success. His work spans project management, resource management, financial management, and organizational change—helping ensure alignment and readiness across all aspects of transformation.