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Dominion Energy Appoints John Russell as VP & Chief AI and Digital Officer
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Dominion Energy has appointed John Russell as Vice President & Chief AI and Digital Officer, reinforcing its executive leadership as the company advances its enterprise-wide digital transformation and artificial intelligence strategy.
In his new role, John will lead Dominion Energy's AI and digital initiatives, helping strengthen data-driven decision-making, accelerate automation, and deliver technology innovation across the organization.
Leading the Next Phase of Digital Innovation
Announcing the appointment on LinkedIn, John described the opportunity as joining the energy industry at a defining moment, where rapid advances in artificial intelligence, automation, and digital technologies are reshaping how utilities operate and serve customers.
As VP & Chief AI and Digital Officer, he will focus on building trusted data foundations, enabling smarter enterprise decisions, and creating new opportunities to improve operational performance and customer outcomes.
Driving Enterprise AI Across the Business
John highlighted that the company's digital transformation extends beyond technology adoption, emphasizing the importance of empowering employees with better insights, strengthening operational resilience, and delivering greater value across the enterprise.
His leadership will support Dominion Energy's efforts to integrate AI and digital capabilities into critical business functions while helping modernize infrastructure that serves millions of customers.
Looking Ahead
John's appointment reflects Dominion Energy's continued investment in AI and digital leadership as utilities increasingly leverage intelligent technologies to improve reliability, operational efficiency, and customer experiences.
With enterprise AI becoming a strategic priority across the energy sector, his role will be central to helping the company navigate the next generation of digital transformation.
About Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy is one of the largest energy companies in the United States, providing electricity and natural gas to millions of customers. The company continues to invest in grid modernization, renewable energy, digital technologies, and AI-driven innovation to enhance operational performance and support the evolving energy landscape.