2002 NETWORKING® MAGAZINE’S DAVID AWARD HONOREE.

ROBERT CATELL

Chairman and CEO, KeySpan Energy

BY MAUREEN TRAXLER

KeySpan Energy chairman and chief executive officer Robert B. Catell is truly committed to giving back to the community his business serves. He is a
visionary chairman who is making a difference in the region and has painted a clear picture of what truly defines a good corporate citizen.

According to Catell, part of successful business is understanding the market and its unique aspects. "KeySpan is a firm believer in giving back to
the communities in which we do business and we are honored to support several hundred Long Island organizations. We are also actively involved in helping stimulate the local economy through our many economic development and revitalization programs," said Catell.

Last year, under Catell's leadership, KeySpan's United Way Campaign raised more than $1.1 million that was distributed to more than 960 health
and human service agencies throughout Long Island.

The David Award winner served as the chairman of the Long Island Blood Services in 1999 and 2000 and he was nationally honored in February 2000 by AmericaÕs Blood Centers for its 1999 New York and Long Island Blood Centers campaigns. By the end of 2000, KeySpan had set an all-time record in giving blood donations by donating more than 5,000 pints.

In 1999, KeySpan created a philanthropic organization called KeySpan Foundation. Since its inception, the foundation has contributed more than $3.6-million to over 300 not-for-profit organizations in the New York metropolitan and Long Island areas.

Last winter, KeySpan donated $3-million to the regionsÕ fuel funds to help thousands of residents who were having financial trouble paying their energy bills.
Through sponsorship of events like the Swing for A Cure golf tournament and Rick Shalvoy's annual row around Long Island, Catell and KeySpan also demonstrate their community concern through support of breast cancer research and awareness.

Catell was particularly touched by KeySpan employee reaction to the tragic events of September 11. "I was and still am overwhelmed by the outpouring of support displayed by our 13,000 employees," he said. Through a matching employee gift fund, KeySpan Foundation, and proceeds from the cancellation of the company's annual employee appreciation day celebration, KeySpan was able to contribute more than a million dollars to the World Trade Center efforts.

"It was a time when we all felt helpless and I witnessed the KeySpan family turn their energy into an unprecedented display of solidarity for co-workers, friends and strangers and I couldn't be more proud," Catell said.

His credentials and involvement speaks for a man who aspires to be the best and produce the best in the world of business and the community. Asked
about the high point in his career so far, Catell said, "We have grown from a small base to a company with thousands of employees serving millions of customers. It is my greatest responsibility but also my greatest accomplishment."

The list of activities and organizations benefiting from Catell's dedication and involvement is impressively long. He is a director and chairman of the New York City Partnership and Chamber of Commerce, and a past chairman of the American Gas Association. Catell is a director of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, the United States Energy Association and the Gas Technology Institute. He serves as a director and vice chairman of the Business Council of New York State, Inc. and is a member of the executive committee of the Energy Association of New York State.
The KeySpan chairman is a director of the New York City Investment Fund and the New York City Public Private Initiatives, Inc. and a member of Enterprise Works Worldwide. He is a director and vice chairman of the Long Island Association, a director and founding member of the Long Island Foreign Affairs Forum, Inc., and a board member of the Edison Electric Institute. He serves as a trustee of the Brooklyn Public Library Foundation, Brooklyn Law School and the Cabrini Mission Foundation. He is a member of the advisory board of HeartShare for Human Services and serves as chairman of the board of the Utility Business Education Coalition.
Catell received both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in mechanical engineering from the City College of New York and is a registered professional engineer. He has attended Columbia UniversityÕs Executive Development Program and the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School.

He lives in Garden City with his wife, Joan. He has a son, Robert, and four daughters, Carla, Donna, Laura and Erica.

NETWORKING® January 2002