The Indiana business segment includes the Northern Indiana Public Service gas distribution and electric generation, transmission and distribution businesses, as well as the Northern Indiana Fuel and Light and Kokomo gas distribution businesses.

Ms Odum joins NiSource after serving in a variety of senior leadership roles at GTE, Verizon Communications and Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises. She will report to Robert Skaggs, president and CEO of NiSource, and serve as a member of NiSource’s executive management council.

Mr Skaggs said: With a track record of delivering strong business results, increased customer satisfaction and employee and stakeholder engagement throughout her career, Eileen is very well suited to this new role of providing overall leadership for our Indiana business segment.

I believe the fresh perspectives, energy and collaborative leadership style Eileen brings to this position makes her a great addition to our senior executive team, and ultimately a valued business partner for our Indiana stakeholders, customers and employees.