Vamsi Chadalavada
CEOISO New EnglandDr. Vamsi Chadalavada is president and CEO of ISO New England. Chadalavada was promoted to that role in January 2026 after serving 18 years as the company’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. In that role, he was responsible for power system and market operations, markets development, system planning, information and cybersecurity services, program management, participant relations, and advanced technology solutions. Previously, he held several positions at Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution LLC, including vice president and general manager of Energy Management and Information Systems. In that position, Chadalavada held the profit and loss responsibility and was responsible for sales and marketing, product development, project delivery, and services for North America and select regions in Europe, Asia, and South America. He is a member of ISO New England’s Board of Directors as well as industry groups, including the Executive Committee of the US National Committee of CIGRE, the ISO/RTO Council, and the IEEE Power & Energy Society. He holds a Master of Science and a Doctorate in electrical and computer engineering from Iowa State University. He received a doctoral research excellence award, professional progress in engineering award, and has numerous publications in industry journals.
New Leaders Navigating a New Grid: Leadership Transitions and the Next Chapter for Energy Innovation
New leadership at ISO New England (ISO-NE) and in Massachusetts is taking the helm at a defining moment for the region’s power grid. This panel brings…New leadership at ISO New England (ISO-NE) and in Massachusetts is taking the helm at a defining moment for the region’s power grid. This panel brings together ISO-NE’s CEO and senior officials in Massachusetts to explore how they are navigating curr…New leadership at ISO New England (ISO-NE) and in Massachusetts is taking the helm at a defining moment for the region’s power grid. This panel brings together ISO-NE’s CEO and senior officials in Massachusetts to explore how they are navigating current and emerging system challenges while positioning New England to harness opportunities tied to innovative technologies — from storage and advanced transmission to AI and grid modernization — amid g…New leadership at ISO New England (ISO-NE) and in Massachusetts is taking the helm at a defining moment for the region’s power grid. This panel brings together ISO-NE’s CEO and senior officials in Massachusetts to explore how they are navigating current and emerging system challenges while positioning New England to harness opportunities tied to innovative technologies — from storage and advanced transmission to AI and grid modernization — amid growing pressure on reliability and affordability. How must the physical grid evolve to handle electrification, extreme weather, and distributed energy?Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
