Xcel Energy has named Rob Cain its Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer. Cain will lead the company’s Technology and Security Services organization, taking over the role held by Tim Peterson, who accepted a position outside of the company.

The Technology and Security Services organization is vital to Xcel Energy’s resilience, innovation and success. Cain will oversee its key role in modernizing the company’s infrastructure, mitigating cyber and physical security risks, and enabling AI and other advanced digital solutions to reshape the company’s operations and improve the employee and customer experience.

“Rob’s strategic acumen and global perspective will be invaluable as we advance our technology and security vision and accelerate modernization across the enterprise,” said Bob Frenzel, Chairman, President and CEO of Xcel Energy. “He will help us make energy work better by empowering our people, delivering for our customers and strengthening our enterprise capabilities.”