Constellation Energy has appointed Brenda Boultwood as its new senior vice president and chief risk officer. Ms Boultwood will report to John Collins, executive vice president and chief financial officer of the company.

Prior to joining Constellation Energy, Ms Boultwood most recently served as global head of strategy, alternative investment services for J P Morgan Chase & Company, where she was responsible for developing strategy for the company’s hedge fund services, private equity fund services, leveraged loan services and global derivative services business lines.

Ms Boultwood will lead risk management activities for Constellation Energy and its businesses, including defining and assessing enterprise-wide business risks and facilitating proactive decision-making to effectively manage the risks associated with each business line.

Mr Collins said: We are pleased to welcome Brenda to Constellation Energy. She joins Constellation Energy with extensive risk management experience, along with a strong background in global markets and a solid understanding of energy markets.