Power Industry Veteran Frank Donnelly Joins DECH
DECH adds a power-generation leader with more than four decades of experience to its board.
Generation Development Leadership
Professional and Community Background
Markets
Outcomes
HOUSTON, September 16, 2024 — Distributed Energy Clearinghouse announced the election of Frank Donnelly to its Board of Directors.
Donnelly had extensive leadership experience in generation development and operations across North and South America.
Generation Development Leadership
The announcement credited Donnelly with involvement in more than 8 GW of generating capacity added across the Americas.
He spent 15 years leading Wärtsilä’s Americas Power Plant division and previously served in operational, service, and development roles.
Professional and Community Background
The original release noted Donnelly’s Rice University background, appointment as Honorary Consul of Finland in Houston in 2017, and long service with the Houston Area Parkinson’s Society.
Historical board appointment from September 2024.
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