PG&E Corporation Names Anthony F. Earley, Jr., as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President

PG&E Corporation PCG today announced that Anthony F. Earley, Jr., 62, will become the company's new Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President. Earley's appointment – the first in PG&E's history to come from outside the organization – puts the company under the leadership of one of the nation's most experienced energy executives. Earley began his utility industry career in 1985 at Long Island Lighting Company. From 1989 through 1994 he was LILCO's president and chief operating officer. Earlier in his career he worked as an attorney and also served as an officer in the United States Navy nuclear submarine program where he was qualified as a Chief Engineer officer. Earley joined Detroit Edison in 1994 as President and Chief Operating Officer. He became CEO of DTE Energy in 1998 and served in that role through 2010. Most recently, he has been DTE's Executive Chairman. DTE Energy is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Earley's appointment is effective September 13, 2011. Interim Chairman, CEO, and President Lee Cox will continue in that role until then and then will resume his role as Lead Director.