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Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Board of Directors Expands with Election of New Member
Pablo Vegas Joins Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Board of DirectorsCOLUMBUS, OH / ACCESSWIRE / April 21, 2022 / The Shareholders of Northwest Bancshares, Inc.
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[{"type":"text","content":"Pablo Vegas Joins Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Board of DirectorsCOLUMBUS, OH / ACCESSWIRE / April 21, 2022 / The Shareholders of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NasdaqGS:NWBI) voted to elect Pablo Vegas to the Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Vegas will become the 12th member, following a vote at the Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Annual Meeting of Shareholders.\"The election of Mr. Vegas reflects the importance of continuously improving the experience and expertise of the board required to provide the necessary oversight of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. in an increasingly complex industry,\" said Tim Fannin, lead director, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Board of Directors. \"We look forward to the competencies, guidance and insights that Mr. Vegas will bring to the board.\"Mr. Vegas serves as executive vice president, chief operating officer, and president of Utilities for NiSource, Inc., a utility company serving customers across six states. He has overall responsibility for NiSource's gas and electric business segments, environmental and sustainability initiatives, federal government affairs, and regulatory functions.With a depth of experience in regulated industries, Mr. Vegas joined NiSource in 2016 and has been promoted to a series of positions with increasing responsibilities. Prior to assuming his current role in June 2020, Mr. Vegas was executive vice president of NiSource's Gas segment. In that position, he had responsibility for profit and loss, strategy, planning, operations, construction, engineering, regulatory compliance, environmental services, and training for the seven NiSource gas distribution companies.An engaging and supportive leader, Mr. Vegas is a strong advocate for diversity at NiSource, most recently serving as the chair for GOLD, an employee resource group focused on generating opportunities for Latinos and diversity. Mr. Vegas is based at NiSource's corporate services location in Columbus, Ohio, home to Northwest Bancshares, Inc.'s corporate headquarters.\"Pablo's expertise in areas such as strategy, technology, and operations, as well as his experience managing a dynamic, growing organization across multiple regions, are key attributes that make him an ideal candidate for our Board,\" said Ronald J. Seiffert, chairman, president and CEO, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. \"His know...