Jim Cowling is a seasoned utility leader with more than 39 years of experience driving business growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the energy sector. A licensed Professional Engineer with a Master of Business Administration and Certified Energy Manager credentials, Jim brings a strong blend of technical expertise and strategic business acumen to his role.
As Director of Outdoor Lighting at Duke Energy, Jim leads a diverse, multi-functional team serving customers across all six states in the company’s service territory. His organization encompasses sales, standards and materials, smart technologies, customer support, and overall operations. He is responsible for the financial performance, operational delivery, and strategic direction of the Outdoor Lighting business.
Throughout his career, Jim has excelled at planning and orchestrating the deployment of new technologies and systems, optimizing earnings, and identifying emerging growth opportunities. He is passionate about leveraging innovation and cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer value, strengthen operational performance, and position the business for long-term success.
Jim Cowling is a seasoned utility leader with more than 39 years of experience driving business growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the energy sector. A licensed Professional Engineer with a Master of Business Administration and Certified Energy Manager credentials, Jim brings a strong blend of technical expertise and strategic business acumen to his role.
As Director of Outdoor Lighting at Duke Energy, Jim leads a diverse, multi-functional team serving customers across all six states in the company’s service territory. His organization encompasses sales, standards and materials, smart technologies, customer support, and overall operations. He is responsible for the financial performance, operational delivery, and strategic direction of the Outdoor Lighting business.
Throughout his career, Jim has excelled at planning and orchestrating the deployment of new technologies and systems, optimizing earnings, and identifying emerging growth opportunities. He is passionate about leveraging innovation and cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer value, strengthen operational performance, and position the business for long-term success.
