Liquid: How CFOs Outperform

Inside Exelon: How the CFO Balances Growth, Affordability, and Reliability

Episode Summary

Tom is joined by Jeanne Jones, CFO of Exelon, to discuss demand, affordability, liquidity, and leadership in a highly regulated, capital-intensive industry.

Episode Notes


Tom is joined by Jeanne Jones, CFO of Exelon, one of America’s largest energy delivery companies. Jeanne explains how Exelon creates long-term value in a highly regulated environment by focusing on operational excellence, disciplined capital allocation, and customer affordability. Jeanne also shares how she thinks about liquidity and balance sheet protection in a higher-for-longer interest rate environment, including why going long on debt and prioritizing certainty have helped Exelon weather volatility. 
 

Guest Quote:

“We deliver consistent long-term value for our investors by doing the basics exceptionally well.”

“Affordability starts with controlling your own costs.”

“If you have size and scale but don’t manage it as a portfolio, you’re not optimizing that size and scale.”


Timestamps: 
01:05 Exelon Investor Story

03:56 Regulated Revenue Engine

06:22 Data Centers and Fair Rates

10:56 Planning for Uncertain Load

12:30 Affordability in Practice

16:53 AI and Analytics Use Cases

19:37 Liquidity and Debt Strategy

23:58 Finance Tech That Matters

25:53 Portfolio Management Edge

26:54 Career Rotations at Exelon

30:20 Data Driven Leadership

32:03 Advice for Future Leaders

33:39 ERGs and Talent Pipelines

37:56 STEM Programs and Scholarships

40:03 Rapid Fire Questions


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