Biographical profile

Robin (Rob) E. Manning

Executive Vice President, Power System Operations

Manning joined TVA in August 2008 as Executive Vice President, Power System Operations. He joined TVA from Duke Energy, where he was Vice President of Field Operations for Duke Energy’s Power Delivery business.

He joined the industry in 1978 and has held increasingly responsible positions across the energy business, including roles like Process Owner for Energy Delivery, Vice President Electrical Standards, Vice President Electric Transmission and Distribution and Vice President Gas Pipeline Engineering.

Manning has been involved in several civic and professional organizations throughout his career. He has chaired or served on the board of a number of industry committees, including EEI, Southern Gas Association and the North American Transmission Forum. Manning has served on the University of Houston Engineering Leadership Board and now serves on the NC State Engineering Foundation Board.

Manning earned a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University and a master of business administration degree from Queens College in Charlotte, N.C.