Nick Akins

AEP Names Ulrich Senior Vice President And Chief Human Resources Officer

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Phillip Ulrich senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Aug. 2.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Phillip Ulrich senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Aug. 2.
  • Ulrich will have responsibility for aligning human resources functions, processes and company culture in support of AEP's overall business strategy.
  • Ulrich has more than 26 years of experience in human resources and most recently served as chief human resources officer at Flex, LTD, a global manufacturing company with more than 170,000 employees in 30 countries.
  • Prior to his role with Flex, he worked for Eaton, a power management company, and held multiple roles of increasing responsibility including senior vice president, Human Resources, Electrical Sector.

AEP Recognized By 50/50 Women On Boards For Commitment To Board Diversity

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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This is the third time 50/50 Women on Boards acknowledged AEP for its dedication to gender diversity in its leadership.

Key Points: 
  • This is the third time 50/50 Women on Boards acknowledged AEP for its dedication to gender diversity in its leadership.
  • According to 50/50 Women on Boards, women hold nearly 24% of the Russell 3000 company board seats.
  • "We're proud to be recognized again by 50/50 Women on Boards for our commitment to a gender-diverse board of directors," said Nicholas K. Akins, AEP's chairman, president and chief executive officer.
  • AEP also owns AEP Energy, AEP Energy Partners, AEP OnSite Partners, and AEP Renewables, which provide innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide.

AEP Announces Executive Leadership Changes

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced several executive leadership changes to support the company's strategic priorities, according to Nicholas K. Akins, AEP chairman, president and chief executive officer.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced several executive leadership changes to support the company's strategic priorities, according to Nicholas K. Akins, AEP chairman, president and chief executive officer.
  • Charles E. Zebula, currently executive vice president Energy Supply, has been named executive vice president Portfolio Optimization and will continue to report to Akins.
  • He will oversee AEP's competitive businesses including AEP Generation Resources, AEP Energy, AEP OnSite Partners and AEP Renewables.
  • AEP also owns AEP Energy, AEP Energy Partners, AEP OnSite Partners, and AEP Renewables, which provide innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide.

AEP Schedules Live Webcast Of Quarterly Earnings Call

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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b"COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has scheduled a quarterly earnings conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • b"COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has scheduled a quarterly earnings conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m.
  • AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 30,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity, including more than 5,500 megawatts of renewable energy.
  • AEP's family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle).
  • AEP also owns AEP Energy, AEP Energy Partners, AEP OnSite Partners, and AEP Renewables, which provide innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide.

AEP Announces Leadership Changes To Expand Experiences Of Senior Executives

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Monday, November 2, 2020
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced leadership changes to expand the experiences of key executives.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced leadership changes to expand the experiences of key executives.
  • "These changes in executive leadership roles strengthen the company's focus on its strategic goals and are a continuation of AEP's executive development program," said Nicholas K. Akins, AEP chairman, president and chief executive officer.
  • Barton, 55, has served in her current role since 2019 and previously held several leadership positions in AEP Transmission.
  • AEP also owns AEP Energy, AEP Energy Partners, AEP OnSite Partners, and AEP Renewables, which provide innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide.

AEP Named Top-Scoring Company On 2020 Disability Equality Index

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) has been named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the fifth year in a row.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) has been named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the fifth year in a row.
  • The 2020 DEI survey evaluates cultural factors, leadership, community engagement, support services and workplace policies that promote accessibility.
  • AEP's family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle).
  • AEP also owns AEP Energy, AEP Energy Partners, AEP OnSite Partners, and AEP Renewables, which provide innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide.

AEP Announces Live Webcast of Presentation by Chief Executive Officer at EEI Financial Conference Nov. 12

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) has scheduled a live audio webcast of remarks by AEP Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Nicholas K. Akins Nov. 12 at the 54th annual Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference in Orlando, Fla.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) has scheduled a live audio webcast of remarks by AEP Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Nicholas K. Akins Nov. 12 at the 54th annual Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference in Orlando, Fla.
  • The presentation, to an audience of investors, will begin at 9:45 a.m.
  • The webcast also will be available after the live event.
  • AEP also owns AEP Energy, AEP Energy Partners, AEP OnSite Partners, and AEP Renewables, which provide innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide.

AEP Named One of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for Sixth Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) has been named to Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list in the electric and gas utilities sector for the sixth year in a row.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) has been named to Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list in the electric and gas utilities sector for the sixth year in a row.
  • "For more than a century, AEP has proudly powered millions of homes and businesses," said Nicholas K. Akins, AEP's chairman, president and chief executive officer.
  • "Our pursuit of operational excellence and wise use of corporate assets continue to benefit both our customers and our shareholders.
  • AEP also owns AEP Energy, AEP Energy Partners, AEP OnSite Partners, and AEP Renewables, which provide innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide.

AEP Announces Executive Leadership Changes

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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Lisa M. Barton, currently executive vice president AEP Transmission, has been named executive vice president Utilities.

Key Points: 
  • Lisa M. Barton, currently executive vice president AEP Transmission, has been named executive vice president Utilities.
  • Mark C. McCullough, currently executive vice president Generation, has been named executive vice president AEP Transmission.
  • "This rotation of executive leadership roles is a continuation of AEP's professional development program," said Nicholas K. Akins, AEP chairman, president and chief executive officer.
  • AEP also owns AEP Energy, AEP Energy Partners, AEP OnSite Partners, and AEP Renewables, which provide innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide.

AEP Ohio Customers To Receive $607 Million In Bill Credits And Future Rate Reductions Through Tax Settlement

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Thursday, September 27, 2018
American Electric Power, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, AEP, Economy of the United States, Energy, Nick Akins

AEP Ohio, the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, PUCO staff, and several groups representing industrial and commercial customers have signed onto the agreement.

Key Points: 
  • AEP Ohio, the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, PUCO staff, and several groups representing industrial and commercial customers have signed onto the agreement.
  • This settlement provides customers with $263 million in immediate rate reductions," said Julie Sloat, AEP Ohio president and chief operating officer.
  • AEP Ohio delivers electricity to nearly 1.5 million customers of AEP's subsidiary Ohio Power Co. in Ohio.
  • AEP also owns AEP Energy, AEP Energy Partners, AEP OnSite Partners and AEP Renewables, which provide innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide.