John R. Keller Named President and Chief Executive Officer at IHI Power Services Corp.
Experienced Energy Industry Veteran Assumes Executive Oversight of IPSC as former CEO Steps Down for Retirement
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IHI Power Services Corp. (IPSC), a leading owner and operator of power plants across the U.S., today announced that former COO John R. Keller has officially assumed the role of president and chief executive officer for the company. Previous CEO and president, Stephen Gross, will retire after 10 years of leadership at IPSC.
With more than three decades in the power generation sector, Keller’s impressive track record of success made him the top candidate to take the helm at IPSC. Keller boasts an extensive background in O&M, asset management, project development and construction. He also brings vast experience in overseeing companies that worked with nearly every power generation technology in the industry. Keller stepped in as IPSC’s COO in June of 2022 and has been gearing up to take on this new role over the past few months.
“John is a true visionary and the right person to lead this innovative and forward-thinking group of individuals,” said Gross. “I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with this team, and as I retire, I know that under John’s leadership, IPSC will continue to advance and thrive as a force to be reckoned with in the power generation industry.”
Effective immediately, Keller will take on the title of president and chief executive officer. In this role, he will oversee the strategic direction of the company with priorities focused on expanding the leadership team, growing the organization and driving business results and profitability while assuring customers the safe and optimal operation of their assets from IPSC’s deep bench of experienced power generation professionals.
“I am honored to step into the role of president and chief executive officer at IPSC,” said Keller. “Preparing for this position over the past few months affirmed to me that this organization is truly unique, ahead of the curve in the industry and ready to break the mold in the advancement of both the power generation sector and renewables. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to cultivate the growth of this organization and I can confidently say that at IPSC, the future is bright.”
To learn more, visit: www.ihipower.com.
ABOUT IHI POWER SERVICES CORP: IHI Power Services Corp.’s (IPSC) parent company, IHI Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan, is a heavy industrial manufacturing and services company. The company is active in several industries, including aerospace, shipbuilding, power generation, automotive and transportation infrastructure. IPSC was specifically formed to provide operations, maintenance, management and power plant support services to the U.S. power generation industry. The IPSC team of energy professionals delivers value-added service based on expertise gleaned through years of hands-on experience in the power generation industry. As an owner and operator, IPSC and its team of almost 600 employees understands that minimizing operational risks and maximizing asset value while maintaining a safe work setting that is environmentally compliant is key to the success of every facility. By instituting proven programs, industry best practices and upholding the company’s guiding principles of growth, respect, accountability, integrity and lack of limitation, IPSC provides world-class service to each of the more than 40 facilities and over 14.2 gigawatts it manages. For more information, visit www.ihipower.com and follow IPSC on LinkedIn.
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