Exelon Leader Tamla Olivier Named 2025 Technologist of the Year by Waves of Change STEM Conference
Jul. 18, 2025 / PRZen / BALTIMORE — The 30th annualproudly announcesas the 2025. The prestigious award will be presented during the landmark conference in Baltimore on, recognizing Olivier's transformative leadership in utility operations, infrastructure innovation, and equitable energy service.
Olivier's recognition comes amid another milestone: her appointment as President and CEO of Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Maryland's largest utility. Parent company Exelon Corp. confirmed her promotion, marking a historic moment for the company and region. Olivier now joins Exelon's Executive Committee and will oversee operations that serve over 1.3 million electric customers and 700,000 gas customers across central Maryland.
'Tamla Olivier represents the gold standard of visionary leadership and operational excellence,' said Calvin Butler, President and CEO of Exelon. 'We pride ourselves on developing top talent within Exelon, and Tamla's promotion underscores our commitment to elevating leaders who deliver for our communities.'
Olivier has led operations for Pepco Holdings' three utilities since 2021—serving diverse customers in Delaware, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and New Jersey. Under her guidance, the company achieved record-high reliability rankings and implemented critical infrastructure upgrades, expanding energy resilience and customer satisfaction.
A former President and CEO of BGE Home, Olivier is no stranger to Maryland's energy landscape. She previously held senior roles at BGE, including Chief Customer Officer. She returns to BGE with more than a decade of industry experience and a steadfast commitment to customer-focused innovation.
'Tamla is the kind of leader we dreamed of honoring when this conference began 30 years ago,' said Tyrone D. Taborn, Founder of the Women of Color STEM Conference and CEO of Career Communications Group. 'She's a mentor, an innovator, and a beacon for the next generation of STEM professionals.'
For more information about the Women of Color STEM Conference, visit www.ccgmag.com/woc
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