PFMC Selects Brian Dingerdissen as Next PGW Chief Financial Officer
Posted on: Aug 11, 2026PHILADELPHIA (August 11, 2026) – Today the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation (PFMC) announced the appointment of Brian Dingerdissen as the new Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW). As a seasoned utility finance executive and leader with more than two decades of experience in regulated water and natural gas utilities. Dingerdissen joins at a pivotal moment as PGW builds upon decades of financial improvement and infrastructure investment while helping to shape Philadelphia’s evolving energy future.
PGW’s financial turnaround over the past 25 years has been extraordinary. PGW dramatically improved relevant financial metrics since 2001, including:
- Rising bond rating from BBB+ to A+
- Increasing its collection rate from 86% to 97%
- Exceeding its goals for maintaining and replacing critical natural gas infrastructure
“On behalf of the entire PFMC Board, I would like to express our excitement in welcoming Brian to PGW,” said Leigh Whitaker, Chair of the PFMC Board. “Brian brings a rare blend of financial depth, industry knowledge, and strategic planning experience. We are confident that he will be a tremendous asset to PGW’s leadership team to continue building on the foundation built by outgoing CFO, Joseph F. Golden Jr.”
Dingerdissen brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in regulated utility operations, finance, planning and strategy. Most recently, he served as the Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis, Investor Relations, and Treasurer for Essential Utilities, the parent company of Aqua and Peoples Natural Gas. During his tenure, he has held several senior leadership positions with increasing responsibility, partnering closely with executive leadership and the board of directors on financial stewardship, long-term planning, strategic initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.
“We are thrilled to welcome Brian Dingerdissen to PGW,” said Seth Shapiro, President and CEO of PGW. “I am confident that he has the background to both maintain the financial discipline for which PGW has become known, while also bringing creativity and the entrepreneurial spirit that will be critical to succeeding as the energy industry evolves over the coming years.”
Dingerdissen’s appointment was unanimously approved by the Philadelphia Gas Commission on August 11.
“I am honored to join PGW and build upon the strong financial foundation established by Joe Golden and the entire PGW team," said Brian Dingerdissen. "PGW plays an essential role in the lives of Philadelphians and stands at the intersection of public service, infrastructure reliability, customer affordability, and energy innovation. I look forward to working alongside PGW employees, leadership, the Gas Commission, PFMC Board, City officials, and community stakeholders to ensure the utility remains financially strong, operationally resilient, and well positioned for the future.”
PGW is the largest municipally owned gas utility in the country, serving more than 500,000 customers and will continue to invest in innovative energy solutions and strategic initiatives. PGW launched a comprehensive search for an executive vice president and chief financial officer following the announcement of current CFO Joseph Golden, Jr.
“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank PGW’s outgoing CFO. Joe played a central role in improving and stabilizing PGW's finances during his more than 40 years of service. I'm sure PFMC joins hundreds of current and former PGW employees as well as countless colleagues across the industry in saying that Joe will be sorely missed,” added PFMC Board Chair Whitaker.
Dingerdissen earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and MBA from Villanova University. He currently serves as Chair of the American Red Cross Delaware Valley Chapter. His commitment to community service and civic leadership aligns closely with PGW’s mission of serving Philadelphia’s residents and businesses.
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