Speakers

Taiwo O. Alo is Vice President of Technical Services at Pepco Holdings Inc. (PHI), where he provides executive leadership over enterprise technical strategy, engineering governance, and cross'''operating company initiatives across the Mid'''Atlantic region. In this role, Taiwo oversees Grid Modernization, Central Engineering, Operations Analysis & Support, Environmental Management, and Multi'''Operating Company Projects, supporting Pepco, Delmarva Power, and Atlantic City Electric. Taiwo leads a diverse portfolio of programs focused on reliability performance, system planning, grid modernization, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. His organization plays a critical role in enabling safe, reliable, and resilient electric service through engineering standards, capacity planning, advanced analytics, environmental stewardship, and strategic project delivery. He works closely with Operations, Transmission & Substations, IT, PMO, and Supply Chain to align technical execution with enterprise priorities. A trusted executive partner, Taiwo regularly engages with senior leadership on risk management, investment strategy, storm response readiness, and performance outcomes, including key reliability metrics such as SAIFI and CAIDI. He is also actively involved in regulatory proceedings, audits, and rate cases, providing testimony and technical leadership to support regulatory compliance and long'''term infrastructure investment. Known for his collaborative and adaptable leadership style, Taiwo emphasizes accountability, clarity, and cross'''functional alignment. He is passionate about developing talent, fostering inclusive leadership, and building high'''performing teams. He serves as an executive sponsor for employee development initiatives, including engineering leadership programs, and is a strong advocate for culture, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Taiwo brings a systems'''thinking approach to complex utility challenges, balancing near'''term operational needs with long'''term strategic outcomes to support PHI'''s mission of delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to the communities it serves.