Key facts
- David Mills appointed CEO of the nation's largest power market.
- The power market is described as problem-ridden.
- Mills' background includes service as a Navy helicopter crewman.
- His mandate includes preventing blackouts this summer.
David Mills has been appointed as the new chief executive of the largest and most problem-ridden power market in the nation. His background as a Navy helicopter crewman is seen as potentially beneficial for his new role. The primary objective of his leadership will be to ensure the stability of the power grid and prevent blackouts during the critical summer months.