Exelon Appoints Elizabeth Pitts-Madonna as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Exelon (NASDAQ: EXC) announced that Elizabeth (Beth) Pitts-Madonna has been named the company’s next senior vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective January 1, 2026. Her appointment marks a significant leadership transition for one of the nation’s largest energy delivery companies, as she steps into the role currently held by Denise Galambos, who will retire at the end of 2025 after a distinguished 21-year tenure.
Pitts-Madonna will assume responsibility for shaping and advancing Exelon’s human capital strategy at a pivotal moment for the company and the broader energy industry. Reporting directly to Exelon President and CEO Calvin Butler, she will also join the Executive Committee, where she will contribute to enterprise-wide strategy, culture, and workforce planning. Her portfolio will include oversight of all human resources functions and alignment of people initiatives with the company’s long-term business goals. This encompasses talent acquisition, leadership development, employee experience, workforce planning, organizational transformation, and policies that support Exelon’s 20,000 employees across multiple operating utilities.
Her appointment underscores Exelon’s commitment to fostering a highly skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce as the company navigates a rapidly evolving energy landscape. With increasing electrification, grid modernization demands, and heightened expectations for reliable, sustainable service, Exelon continues to invest heavily in workforce development and organizational resilience. Pitts-Madonna’s leadership is expected to play a critical role in strengthening these efforts.
Pitts-Madonna comes to Exelon with a substantial track record earned over 25 years at Northrop Grumman, one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense technology companies. During her time there, she served as a strategic partner to multiple major business units, including Space Systems and Innovation Systems—divisions known for fast-paced engineering environments, cutting-edge technologies, and complex organizational needs.
Most recently, she served as Northrop Grumman’s vice president of Talent, where she led teams responsible for talent acquisition, leadership development, talent management, and the company’s digital HR strategy. In that role, she oversaw people strategy for a workforce approaching 100,000 employees, giving her deep hands-on experience with large-scale workforce transformation and global talent operations. Her work included implementing modern digital HR platforms, developing leadership pipelines, advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives, and strengthening employer branding in highly competitive talent markets.
According to Exelon CEO Calvin Butler, Pitts-Madonna’s experience in developing inclusive, high-performing teams made her an exceptional choice for the company’s next CHRO. “Beth has a track record of building inclusive, high-impact talent strategies that drive employee engagement, growth and culture. Her deep experience doing so within fast-moving industries will be of great value to Exelon as our industry continues to evolve rapidly,” Butler said. “As we look forward to Beth coming aboard, we thank Denise Galambos for her numerous contributions. We know we are primed to continue developing a future-ready workplace where every employee can thrive and we can best meet the changing needs of our customers.”
Galambos’ retirement marks the end of more than two decades of service to Exelon. Throughout her career, she played an instrumental role in shaping the company’s HR strategy, driving culture transformation, strengthening labor and employee relations, and implementing policies that supported fairness, workforce advancement, and employee well-being. Under her leadership, the company advanced efforts in employee development, engagement, and diversity, helping Exelon gain recognition as a top employer in the energy sector. As she prepares to retire, company leadership has highlighted her achievements and the strong foundation she leaves behind.
For Pitts-Madonna, stepping into this role offers the opportunity to help guide a company that supports millions of electric and natural gas customers across multiple states. The energy sector is in the midst of unprecedented change, with increasing demand for grid reliability, expansion of renewable energy integration, rising electrification from electric vehicles and buildings, and the need for investments in resilience and modernization. These industry shifts require a workforce equipped with new skills—from advanced digital capabilities to grid technologies, data analytics, and customer service practices that reflect modern expectations. Her experience developing adaptable, forward-thinking talent strategies is expected to help Exelon remain at the forefront of these transformations.
In addition to her professional achievements, Pitts-Madonna has a strong record of community involvement. Originally from Ashburn, Virginia, she holds degrees from Boston University and Boston College. She also serves as the chair of the Penn-Mar Human Services Board, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities across Pennsylvania and Maryland. Her work with Penn-Mar reflects a commitment to inclusion and service that aligns with Exelon’s values and its longstanding community engagement efforts.
As she prepares to join Exelon, Pitts-Madonna enters an organization that prides itself on fostering a culture of innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement. The company is widely recognized for its workforce development programs, long-term career pathways, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. These initiatives are critical as the company continues building a pipeline of talent capable of delivering clean, reliable, and affordable energy in a changing environment.
Her appointment also signals a continued effort by Exelon to attract leaders from diverse industries who can bring fresh approaches to organizational strategy. With her extensive background in aerospace, defense, and advanced technologies, Pitts-Madonna brings a cross-industry perspective that may influence everything from the company’s digital transformation to its approach to workforce agility.
Exelon’s leadership expressed confidence that Pitts-Madonna will build on Galambos’ legacy while injecting new energy into the company’s people strategy. As the company moves into 2026, her leadership is expected to support not only internal organizational excellence but also the broader mission of delivering exceptional service to customers and communities across Exelon’s service territories.
With this transition, Exelon reaffirms its commitment to developing a workplace where employees at every level are empowered to grow, innovate, and deliver the critical services that underpin the nation’s energy infrastructure. Pitts-Madonna’s arrival marks another step in that ongoing journey.
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