PPL Corporation announced that effective March 4, Cornett will succeed Dave Bonenberger, who is moving into a new role as PPL Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer ? Utilities. While Bonenberger's role is changing, he will remain responsible for ensuring RIE's seamless transition to PPL systems and processes as the company works to exit its remaining transition service agreements with National Grid by mid-2024.

In addition, Bonenberger will be responsible for utility operations across PPL.