8-KLeadership Changes

AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Aug 31, 2006)

Filed August 31, 2006For Securities:AEE

Summary

This 8-K filing from Ameren Corporation (AEE) announces a significant change in its Board of Directors. On August 25, 2006, Jack D. Woodard was elected to fill a vacancy on the Board. Mr. Woodard brings a wealth of experience in the nuclear energy sector, having previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer of Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. His expertise is expected to be valuable as he has been appointed to the Board's Nuclear Oversight Committee and Public Policy Committee.

Key Highlights

  • 1Jack D. Woodard elected to Ameren's Board of Directors on August 25, 2006.
  • 2Mr. Woodard fills a vacancy on the Board.
  • 3He has extensive experience in the nuclear energy industry, including executive roles at Southern Nuclear Operating Company.
  • 4Mr. Woodard has been appointed to the Nuclear Oversight Committee and Public Policy Committee.
  • 5He previously served as an independent advisor to Ameren's Board and Nuclear Oversight Committee.
  • 6No arrangements or understandings exist regarding his selection as a director.
  • 7Mr. Woodard has no other reportable business relationships with Ameren.

Frequently Asked Questions

Jack D. Woodard is a retired Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer of Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. He was elected to Ameren's Board of Directors to fill a vacancy, bringing his significant experience in the nuclear energy sector, particularly for his appointment to the Nuclear Oversight Committee.

Before his election to the Board, Mr. Woodard served as an independent advisor to Ameren's Board of Directors and its Nuclear Oversight Committee. He received fees and expense reimbursements for this advisory role in 2005 and 2006.

The filing states that there are no arrangements or understandings concerning Mr. Woodard's selection, and to Ameren's knowledge, no other undisclosed relationships. Mr. Woodard had no other reportable business relationships with Ameren or its subsidiaries in 2005-2006, nor any currently proposed ones that require reporting.

Mr. Woodard has been appointed to the Board's Nuclear Oversight Committee and Public Policy Committee, leveraging his expertise in these critical areas.