The AVANGRID Board of Directors announced the appointment of Dennis V. Arriola as Chief Executive Officer effective July 20, 2020. Arriola succeeds James P. Torgerson.

To help protect its communities during the ongoing coronavirus crisis, AVANGRID donated 31,000 protective masks to emergency service providers in Connecticut, Maine, and New York. After the AVANGRID Logistics staff secured its required supply of personal protective equipment, such as masks, gloves and gowns, the team set aside thousands of masks for donation.

AVANGRID was recognized on the annual Forbes JUST 100 – a list of America’s best corporate citizens and ranked number one within the utility industry for its commitment to the environment and the communities it serves. This is AVANGRID’s first appearance on the list published by Forbes and JUST Capital which recognizes companies doing right by stakeholders and making an impact above and beyond their industry peers.

AVANGRID has again been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies. The announcement marks the second consecutive year that AVANGRID has earned the designation from Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.