Manoj S. Chouthai honored as the 'cream of the crop' of the Garden State's information technology executives
JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Manoj S. Chouthai now has a new title to add to his business card. The Jersey City resident was recently named "CIO of the Year" by the New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC) for his leadership and creativity in planning and deploying information technology systems, management philosophy and service in his job as Chief Information Officer for PSEG.
"CIOs don't get nearly the amount of recognition that they should," said Maxine Ballen, president and CEO of NJTC. "We are excited to be able to honor someone as influential and accomplished as Manoj. He exemplifies what it means to be a leader in information technology and we congratulate him for earning this distinction and for his work in our technology community. He is the cream of the crop."
Chouthai has over twenty years of diverse work experience, and has earned a reputation for successfully managing complex organizations that deliver significant, measurable results. As vice president of information technology and chief information officer at PSEG, he is responsible for setting the information strategy for the company, optimizing the costs of IT products and services and implementing new solutions within the agreed cost, scope and schedule. His ability to get these things done has earned him rave reviews from internal clients.
"Manoj has been the driving force behind the way information technology is used and valued at PSEG. His vision, leadership and strong technical skills have enabled business growth and helped our leaders make better business decisions," said Bert Simpson, president & chief operating officer of PSEG Services Corporation. "Manoj deserves this award, and the respect and recognition of his peers and colleagues."
Chouthai has been instrumental in improving the performance of the company's information technology staff, due in large part to his efforts to allow his department to pilot workforce development programs that give employees flexible work options.
"To succeed in the rapidly changing field of information technology, CIOs need the support of their family, mentors, executives and employees alike," Chouthai said at an award ceremony announcing the designation. "I have been blessed with all of the above."
Chouthai holds a Master of Science degree in information systems from the Graduate School of Arts and Science at New York University (NYU), and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Stern School of Business at NYU. He also serves on the board of the Mental Health Association of Essex County.
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) is a publicly traded diversified energy company with annual revenues of more than $12 billion, and three principal subsidiaries: PSEG Power, PSEG Energy Holdings, and Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G). PSEG Services Corporation provides corporate support to the operating businesses.
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)
