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OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ OGE Energy Corp. (NYSE: OGE) today announced the appointment of Cristina Fernandez McQuistion to the newly created role of Vice President – Corporate Responsibility and Stewardship. Effective January 1, 2021, McQuistion will transition from her current role as Vice President and Chief Information Officer and will report to OGE Energy Chairman, President and CEO Sean Trauschke.
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Chip and cloud expert Rani Borkar is now a member of Applied BoD
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“Rani is a well-respected technology leader and product visionary, and we look forward to her contributions as we drive growth and build long-term shareholder value for Applied Materials,” said Tom Iannotti, Chairman of the Board of Applied Materials. “Her experience in chip design and cloud computing provide valuable insights as Applied looks to expand its ecosystem engage