Summary
Ameren Corporation (AEE) filed an 8-K on January 7, 2019, primarily announcing a key executive transition. Gregory L. Nelson, the company's Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, has informed the company of his intention to retire effective August 1, 2019. Mr. Nelson has served the company for over 23 years, indicating a significant tenure with Ameren. As part of its long-term succession planning, Ameren has appointed Chonda J. Nwamu to succeed Mr. Nelson. Ms. Nwamu, currently serving as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, will officially take on the role of Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary upon Mr. Nelson's retirement. She will also be promoted to Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel effective January 16, 2019. This proactive leadership change ensures continuity in a critical legal and corporate governance role for the company.
Key Highlights
- 1Gregory L. Nelson, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, to retire effective August 1, 2019.
- 2Mr. Nelson has served Ameren Corporation for over 23 years.
- 3Chonda J. Nwamu appointed as successor to Mr. Nelson.
- 4Ms. Nwamu will become Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary upon Mr. Nelson's retirement.
- 5Ms. Nwamu promoted to Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel effective January 16, 2019.
- 6This appointment is part of Ameren's long-term succession planning process.