CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation (TAES) has appointed Lisa Vaughn General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, reporting to Ali Azad, TAES President and CEO. Vaughn will manage the TAES legal team and other compliance functions from the company’s headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will serve as a key member of TAES executive leadership. In her position, Vaughn will provide the company with strategic and tactical advice on a wide range of legal, business, regulatory, governance and compliance matters.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Lisa to our team, and look forward to partnering with her as we continue to grow TAES into a world-class energy company,” said Azad.
Prior to joining TAES, Vaughn was a Partner in Winston & Strawn LLP’s energy group, representing major electric utilities and other NRC-regulated entities in regulatory and commercial matters. Prior to joining Winston & Strawn, she held various roles of increasing responsibility within the legal department of Duke Energy Corporation, including her last role as Special Advisor to the Chairman. She is currently a licensed member of the bar in North Carolina.
Vaughn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Campbell University (1984) and received her Juris Doctorate degree from Campbell University School of Law (1987).
About Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation
Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation (TAES) is a fully integrated provider of turbine/generator equipment and services for the power generation industry, including thermal, hydro and nuclear power plants. TAES takes pride in being a technology leader, providing cost-effective, timely and sustainable solutions that address current and future power generation needs. For more information please visit http://www.toshiba.com/taes.
