Geisha williams biography

Cuban American businesswoman

Geisha J. Williams (born Jimenez, c. 1961/1962)^[1] is a Cuban American businesswoman. She was the president and CEO of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) from March 2017 to January 13, 2019.^[1][2]

Early life

Williams was born Geisha J.

Jimenez in Cuba.^[3][4] At the age of five, Geisha migrated to the US with her parents, after her father, a political prisoner in Cuba, was released from prison.^[4] Her father worked various jobs to provide for his family and went on to own their own grocery store.^[4]

She has a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the University of Miami and an MBA from Nova Southeastern University.^[1]

Career

While at the University of Miami, Williams interned for Florida Power & Light (FPL).

She returned to the company after earning her degree, starting as a residential energy auditor.^{[5] Geisha Williams - Bipartisan Policy Center BUF}