# Allen Nye

> Allen Nye is the Dallas-based chief executive and a director of Oncor Electric Delivery, serving in those roles since March 2018. An economics graduate and regulatory attorney, he joined Oncor as general counsel in 2011 after partnerships at Hunton & Williams and Vinson & Elkins. His leadership spans grid reliability, infrastructure investment and the demands of Texas growth.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer and Director at Oncor Electric Delivery
- **Organizations:** Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Oncor Holdings, Vinson & Elkins LLP (former partner), Hunton & Williams LLP (former partner), Texas A&M Economics Advisory and Development Council
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Economics, Texas A&M University, Juris Doctor, St. Mary’s University School of Law
- **Known for:** Helped guide Oncor through the ownership transition culminating in Sempra’s acquisition in March 2018., 2026 Junior Achievement Dallas Business Hall of Fame laureate., Led Oncor when its first System Resiliency Plan received PUCT approval in November 2024.

## Career timeline

- **1989** — Graduated from Texas A&M University with an economics degree.
- **1993** — Earned a J.D. from St. Mary’s University and became licensed to practice law in Texas.
- **2002-2008** — Partner at Hunton & Williams, January 2002-May 2008.
- **2008-2010** — Partner in the Dallas office of Vinson & Elkins, beginning June 2008.
- **2011** — Became Oncor senior vice president, general counsel and secretary in January.
- **2013** — Added oversight of regulatory and governmental affairs in January.
- **2018** — Became Oncor chief executive and board member in March.
- **2026** — Named a Dallas Business Hall of Fame laureate and listed on Texas A&M’s Economics Advisory and Development Council.

## Achievements

- Helped guide Oncor through the ownership transition culminating in Sempra’s acquisition in March 2018.
- 2026 Junior Achievement Dallas Business Hall of Fame laureate.
- Led Oncor when its first System Resiliency Plan received PUCT approval in November 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — In Oncor’s second-quarter results, Nye emphasized responsible infrastructure investment and balancing growth with reliability and stakeholder needs.
- **2026-02** — Oncor announced a $47.5 billion base capital plan for 2026-2030.
- **2026-01** — Texas A&M named Nye to its Economics Advisory and Development Council.

## Links

- Website: https://www.oncor.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-nye-49196134/

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