NYISO Promotes Shaun Johnson to Vice President of Market Structures

RENSSELAER, NY (10/29/2024) (readMedia)-- The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today announced the promotion of Shaun Johnson to Vice President of Market Structures, effective December 1, 2024. Mr. Johnson will succeed Rana Mukerji, who currently serves as Senior Vice President of Market Structures.

Prior to his promotion, Mr. Johnson served as the Director of Market Solutions in which he managed comprehensive reforms to NYISO's Energy and Capacity markets. He has also led project management teams in the design of software and business requirements to implement market system changes.

"As we continue to advance market innovations through the grid in transition, Shaun's expertise and leadership will benefit our organization, stakeholders, and consumers. The work of Shaun and his team are essential to retaining and attracting the resources that provide grid reliability," said Emilie Nelson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the New York Independent System Operator.

Mr. Johnson joined the NYISO in 2003 in the Market Mitigation and Analysis Team. He previously held roles including Director of Market Mitigation and Analysis, and Market Design Product Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the State University of New York at Albany.

Rana Mukerji, Senior Vice President of Market Structures, will retire on December 31, 2024. Mr. Mukerji joined the NYISO in 2006 and has served as a leader in the evolution of NYISO's wholesale electricity market design.

"I want to thank Rana Mukerji for his outstanding leadership and commitment to excellence. Since joining the NYISO in 2006, his vision has transformed our markets to support a clean and reliable energy future. He has played a pivotal role in the development of Broader Regional Markets, critical Capacity Market design changes such as Capacity Accreditation, Distributed Energy Resources, and many other important market developments. We wish him well in his retirement," said Rich Dewey, President and CEO of the New York Independent System Operator.

About the New York ISO

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) is a not-for-profit corporation responsible for operating the state's bulk electricity grid, administering New York's competitive wholesale electricity markets, conducting comprehensive long-term planning for the state's electric power system, and advancing the technological infrastructure of the electric system serving the Empire State.