Chris Liddle Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

- Report directly to the CFO and manage team responsible for a wide array of functions including treasury and investments, tax, enterprise risk management, contract management and credit, financial systems and operations, and power operations risk management- Visionary and lead for o a data-centric culture by adopting an Enterprise Data Management model, improving PGE’s efficiencies and competitive edge in the energy space o cross-functional transformation and collaboration to deliver $25M+ of durable operational cost savings through establishing governance, modernizing processes and driving customer value o modernizing financial systems and operations; implementing latest ERP technology, establishing nearshore partnership to increase efficiencies and scalability, outsourcing payroll to ensure compliance - Developed and executing tax credit monetization strategy to fund investments to serve customers- Lead engagements with Board (Audit and Risk Committee and Finance Committee)

Portland, Or, Us

- Report directly to the CFO and manage team of 60+ responsible for a wide array of functions including accounting and tax, internal controls and reporting, treasury and investments, financial systems and operations, contract management and credit- Visionary and lead for o a data-centric culture by adopting an Enterprise Data Management model, improving PGE’s efficiencies and competitive edge in the energy space o cross-functional transformation and collaboration to deliver $25M+ of durable operational cost savings through establishing governance, modernizing processes and driving customer value o modernizing financial systems and operations; implementing latest ERP technology, establishing nearshore partnership to increase efficiencies and scalability, outsourcing payroll to ensure compliance - Efficiently raised $1B, including $500M innovative green equity in order to recapitalize the balance sheet in preparation for growth - Launched the first ESG report, established governance including a reporting control framework and single source of truth for carbon emissions for reporting and operational uses. - Accelerated SEC reporting to best in class for our industry in 2022 to improve engagement and build confidence with investors - Lead engagements with Board (Audit and Risk Committee and Finance Committee) and independent auditor - Drove company-wide policy change to expand workforce nationally, increasing corporate competitiveness and inclusion while acquiring top and diverse talent- Proven track record of purposeful team development and succession planning through expansion of roles and responsibilities, growth opportunities and broadening their understanding of PGE’s business- Consistently identifies opportunities to streamline business operations and increase profitability: $10M+ in 2020 by simplifying capital allocations; $5M in 2022 with another $10M in 2023 by revising capital policy

Portland, Or, Us

Investor Relations:- Initiated long-term earnings growth guidance to improve P/E multiple by 2.8x to align valuation with competitors- Doubled the amount of investor outreach and attracted new sell-side coverage improving market liquidity and valuation- Launched the first Environmental, Social, Governance investor outreach initiative to the largest firms on Wall St. tapping into new pools of investors- Developed and executed an approach for investor targeting, optimizing efficiencies and outreach precisionTreasury:- Managed a $2.5B debt portfolio and raised $770M of debt capital for investment in renewables and other infrastructure- Reduced corporate interest cost by opportunistically refinancing debt ($2M), implementing a hedging strategy, and achieving a credit rating upgrade from S&P (the first time since 2010)- Launched the first ever corporate Robotic Process Automation strategy, in partnership with IT and Customer divisions; implementing digital workers to perform routine tasks, freeing up staff to perform high value tasks- Modernized corporate payment strategy and infrastructure increasing revenue ($150K), improving working capital and providing customers with a unified payment platformRisk Management:- Established the Enterprise Risk Management function by forming and leading a cross-functional panel to identify potential sources of risk. Additionally, developed the rubric and standard in which risk-based decision making is conducted company-wide. - Established a cloud-based risk assessment platform improving usability and interpretability, empowering leadership to gain holistic understanding and dynamically manage their risk profile

Portland, Or, Us

- Support fair valuation of PGE's equity (NYSE: POR) through effective and transparent communication.- Meet corporate capital needs through various financing facilities (long-term debt issuance, letters of credit, revolving credit facility, commercial paper). Develop annual financing plan based on long-term financial projections.- Manage investments for pension and non-qualified benefit plans.- Develop Enterprise Risk Management function to support risk-based decision making company-wide.

Portland, Or, Us

- Meet corporate capital needs through various financing facilities (long-term debt issuance, letters of credit, revolving credit facility, commercial paper). Develop annual financing plan based on long-term financial projections.- Manage investments for pension and non-qualified benefit plans.- Develop Enterprise Risk Management function to support risk-based decision making company-wide.

Portland, Or, Us

- Developed an incremental $1B+ 5-year investment program using long-term financial forecasting.- Dramatically improved accuracy of short- and long-term forecasts by implementing rolling forecasting- Performed economic analysis evaluating potential investment opportunities (ex: acquired headquarters) and new customer programs (ex: residential battery storage)- Led analysis and participated in successful negotiations with primary labor union (IBEW 125)

Portland, Or, Us

- Led a team of eight to develop, file and prosecute regulatory filings with the Public Utility Commission of Oregon.- Built relationships with the Public Utility Commission of Oregon and interveners to understand positions and developed regulatory solutions and approaches in anticipation of potential issues and areas of support.- Developed and supported strategic direction of PGE; presented assessment of issues and potential solutions to executive management and consulted various business lines on state regulation.- Fostered and improved coordination with key departments supporting the development of regulatory filings.

Portland, Or, Us

- Project managed the 2014 test year general rate case filing with the Public Utility Commission of Oregon.- Coordinated efforts of 15 analysts in the development of rate case testimony, discovery, and settlement preparations.- Led settlement discussions; achieved successful settlement of all issues.

Portland, Or, Us

- Led a team of twelve office staff supporting joint use, wireless, and outdoor lighting activities.- Special project work including Light Emitting Diode street lighting tariff and conversion project. Worked directly with municipalities to evaluate cost effectiveness and implement conversion programs.- Worked with communication companies to develop tagging program for pole attachments.

Portland, Or, Us

- Lead analyst on variety of complex topics including pension cost recovery, operation of PGE’s power cost adjustment mechanism as it relates to compliance with state renewables requirements.- Developed expertise in compensation (wages and salaries, incentives, and benefits), renewables (Biglow Canyon wind farm and SunWay solar projects), power costs, Trojan decommissioning, and uncollectibles.- Prepare testimony, exhibits, work papers and other documentation for regulatory filings.- Consult various departments and provide regulatory support for capital investments, renewables, environmental, and power costs.

Portland, Or, Us

- Responsible for contributing to PGE’s securities receiving a fair valuation through clear lines of communication with both buy- and sell-side members of the investment community.- Supported PGE's secondary offering, earnings calls, investor roadshows, and conferences.- Handled logistics and development of materials for investor outreach and annual meeting of shareholders.- Established and maintained relationships with key vendors including the NYSE, transfer agent and specialist firm.

Portland, Or, Us

- Managed $1 billion of annual cash flow and $250 million portfolio of short-term investments.- Monitored and hedged foreign currency exposure.- Provided cash management consulting and supported special projects.

Mba, Finance

Bs, Business, Finance, Computer Information Technology