ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - (Business Wire) UtiliPoint International, Inc. has appointed Larry M. Robinson as Managing Director and Publisher. In this newly created executive role, Robinson will have responsibility for all external communication channels, product and service positioning, research direction, thought leadership and knowledge management, as well as editor of publications. The organization's marketing and communications team and the external events team will report to this position. Robinson's publishing career began at The Denver Post where he was the Regional Sales Manager, Special Sections Manager, and Business Development Manager. He enjoyed a steady progression of senior level marketing, communication and publishing roles including Energy Central, where he was Marketing/Knowledge Services Sales and Business Development Manager; Penton Publications, where he was Advertising Director and Associate Publisher; and most recently L & M Group where he served as President.
An initial focus area for Robinson in this new role will be leading the marketing division at UtiliPoint in rolling out several new initiatives, including publication of "The Great Transformers" interview series in partnership with Forbes Custom and Forbes Media. "The Great Transformers" series will engage senior executives, public policy makers, and influential thinkers from across multiple industries in thought leadership on the topic of transformation in today's dramatically changing energy market.
David Steele, President of UtiliPoint said, "I could not be more pleased with the decision Larry has made to join our executive team. As our organization postures for the most dramatic growth period in our 76 year history, Larry's background, integrated into this new role will be central to our continuing success." Bob Bellemare, Managing Director and member of the board of directors added, "I have collaborated with Larry at various times during our energy industry careers; his exceptionally solid technical abilities, coupled with strategic marketing experience and strong intellectual capacity, brings the new profile of leadership we desire for our future state."
"UtiliPoint has always been a leader in encouraging provocative discussion among the utility industry's leadership. I am excited to join this distinguished group of research experts to continue this dialogue at a time when our national energy agenda faces unprecedented economic, infrastructure, environmental, policy and technology challenges," said Robinson.
Robinson is a graduate of the University of Colorado, where he holds a BS degree in Journalism. He and his wife Nancy, an educator in the Douglas County School system, reside in Denver, Colorado.
About UtiliPoint® International, Inc.
For more than 75 years, UtiliPoint International has been a trusted source of insight into the energy and utilities industry. With more than 500 clients worldwide, we are the leading provider of research and advisory services for the energy sector. Our company is comprised of industry experts from around the world with diverse backgrounds in utility generation, transmission and distribution, retail markets, mergers and acquisitions, new technologies, venture capital, information technology, outsourcing, renewable energy, regulatory affairs and international issues. UtiliPoint International, Inc. is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA and can be found on the Web at http://www.utilipoint.com/.
UtiliPoint International
David E. Steele, 317-696-1410
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