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Duke Energy names Katie Aittola as head of supply chain and real estate, and chief procurement officer
Duke Energy today announced that Katie Aittola will become senior vice president, supply chain and real estate, and chief procurement officer, effective Jan. 1. She succeeds Dwight Jacobs, who has announced his intention to retire at the end of the year after 23 years of service.
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