Seasoned Puerto Rican utility leader and emergency management expert to lead Island’s energy transformation.
San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 4, 2026 – LUMA, the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) operator of the electric grid in Puerto Rico, today announced the appointment of Janisse Quiñones as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective as of March 30, 2026. As part of the planned leadership transition, LUMA’s current CEO, Juan Saca, will serve as an advisor to Quiñones and the LUMA Board of Directors to help ensure a smooth transition.
Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, and a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) in Mayaguez, Quiñones is a mechanical engineer and an expert in emergency management, having held senior leadership roles at some of the largest electric and gas utilities in North America, including Pacific Gas and Electric and National Grid. Most recently served as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, the largest publicly owned water and power utility in the United States.
“Returning home to serve Puerto Rico at this pivotal moment is both a professional honor and a deeply personal commitment. Strengthening and modernizing the Island’s electric system is essential to economic growth, public safety, and quality of life. Together with LUMA’s dedicated workforce, we will continue building a more reliable, resilient, and transparent energy system for all Puerto Ricans”, Quiñones said.
Quiñones also served in the United States Coast Guard for more than two decades, retiring as a Commander with a specialization in emergency and disaster management. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UPR in Mayaguez, as well as a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Advanced Studies in International Relations.
Since 2023, Juan Saca has guided LUMA, increasing efficiency throughout the organization while strengthening the leadership team, positioning the company for continued success. Under Mr. Saca’s leadership, LUMA invested over LUMA invested over $2.5 billion, including federal funds, to stabilize and improve the T&D system, increased transparency, compliance and communication, engaging with key stakeholders to achieve a better electric system for the people of Puerto Rico.
Saca said, “It has been a privilege to lead LUMA as CEO for almost three years, alongside an amazing team of nearly 4,000 utility professionals that call Puerto Rico their home, working relentlessly to stabilize and improve the T&D system to deliver better service to the people of Puerto Rico. While there is still more work to be done and challenges ahead, we have established a strong foundation, making meaningful progress towards transforming the electric system. I truly believe the future is bright for LUMA with an accomplished leader such as Janisse.”
About LUMA
LUMA is a Puerto Rican company that, since June 1, 2021, operates and manages the electric power transmission and distribution system in Puerto Rico. LUMA is a company driven by a mission to transform the electrical transmission and distribution system to provide all Puerto Ricans with the reliable, resilient, cleaner, and affordable electrical service they deserve. As a customer-centric company, LUMA’s entire workforce of over 4,000 employees is focused on safely delivering an exceptional customer service experience to its nearly 1.5 million customers.
