First Energy Corp. Appoints Karen Mc Clendon As Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Oct 29, 2024•9 months ago

Company

FirstEnergy

AkronSoftware

Description

FirstEnergy Corp. announced the appointment of Karen McClendon as the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective November 11. In her role, McClendon will lead efforts to integrate and advance the company's human capital strategy, aligning it with the strategic vision of establishing FirstEnergy as a premier electric company.

Company Information

Company

FirstEnergy

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States

About

FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than 6 million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.

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