November 27, 2012
AEP Announces Leadership Changes As Part Of Repositioning Effort
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 27, 2012 – American Electric Power (NYSE:
“These leadership changes and the process improvements that result from the ongoing repositioning effort are designed to position the company for success in a rapidly changing business environment,” Akins said.
Lana L. Hillebrand will join
“I am thrilled that Lana is going to rejoin the company, bringing her wealth of experience to the challenging role of chief administrative officer for
Dennis E. Welch, currently executive vice president and chief administrative officer, will become executive vice president and chief external officer and will continue to report to Akins. In this role, Welch will be responsible for governmental affairs, environmental affairs and services, corporate communications, safety and health, corporate sustainability, strategic policy analysis, corporate security and aviation, and real estate and workplace services.
“Dennis has played an increasing role externally, repeatedly demonstrating his skill and acumen in this area,” Akins said.
Barbara D. Radous, currently senior vice president-Shared Services, will become senior vice president-Repositioning & Program Management Office, reporting to David M. Feinberg, senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. Sandra K. Williams, vice president and chief compliance officer, also will become a new report to Feinberg.
“Barbara has been asked to use her expertise to focus on the critical task of ensuring that the actions we are taking to reposition the company are implemented successfully and are sustainable,” Akins said.
Craig T. Rhoades, currently vice president-Customer Services, Marketing & Distribution Services, will become vice president-Supply Chain, Procurement & Fleet, reporting to Brian X. Tierney, executive vice president and chief financial officer.
“Craig has been an exceptional leader in his current role with the company,” Akins said. “We are now looking for him to apply his expertise and keen insights in the management of our Supply Chain, Procurement & Fleet organization. Doing so will expand his experience, and I am confident will lead to very positive results for the company.”
With the exception of Hillebrand, who will join
American Electric Power is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to more than 5 million customers in 11 states.
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