AEP SEC filings last scanned 22 Aug 2026, 16:44 UTC
CEO Timeline
William J. FehrmanCurrent
Aug 2024 — Present(2y 1mo)
William J. Fehrman was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of American Electric Power Company, Inc., effective August 1, 2024, succeeding Benjamin G. S. Fowke who resigned as Interim Chief Executive Officer.
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Benjamin G. S. Fowke, IIIInterim
Feb 2024 — Jul 2024(5mo)
Benjamin G. S. Fowke, III was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer and President of American Electric Power Co Inc, effective February 26, 2024.
transition to Senior Advisor role
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Julia A. Sloat
Jan 2023 — Feb 2024(1y 1mo)
Julia A. Sloat was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of American Electric Power Company, Inc., effective January 1, 2023, succeeding Nicholas K. Akins.
Involuntary termination; departure effective April 8, 2024 after transition support period
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Nicholas K. Akins
Nov 2011 — Dec 2022(11y 1mo)
Nicholas K. Akins was appointed Chief Executive Officer of American Electric Power Company, Inc., effective November 12, 2011, succeeding Michael G. Morris.
transition under the Company's chief executive officer succession plan
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Michael G. Morris
Jan 2004 — Nov 2011(7y 10mo)
Michael G. Morris was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of American Electric Power in January 2004.
planned succession; transitioned to Executive Chairman role