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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Dec 3, 2019)

Filed December 3, 2019For Securities:AEE

Summary

Ameren Corporation (AEE) announced the election of Ms. Cynthia J. Brinkley to its Board of Directors, effective December 3, 2019. Ms. Brinkley's appointment will extend through the company's 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. She has also been assigned to the Human Resources Committee and the Nuclear and Operations Committee, indicating a focus on critical governance and operational oversight areas. Ms. Brinkley brings substantial executive experience from her previous roles at Centene Corporation, where she held positions such as Chief Administrative and Markets Officer and President and Chief Operating Officer. Her prior experience also includes senior leadership in human resources at General Motors Company and AT&T Inc. This background, particularly in administration, operations, and human resources, is expected to be valuable to Ameren's board and its committees. The company has confirmed that there are no undisclosed business relationships or arrangements that would require reporting under SEC regulations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ameren Corporation has elected Ms. Cynthia J. Brinkley to its Board of Directors.
  • 2Ms. Brinkley's term as director begins on December 3, 2019, and concludes at the 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
  • 3Ms. Brinkley has been appointed to the Human Resources Committee and the Nuclear and Operations Committee of the Board.
  • 4Ms. Brinkley possesses significant executive experience, including roles at Centene Corporation (Chief Administrative and Markets Officer, President and COO) and General Motors (VP Global Human Resources).
  • 5Her prior experience at AT&T Inc. also includes senior leadership in talent development and diversity.
  • 6There are no reportable business relationships between Ms. Brinkley and Ameren.
  • 7The announcement was made via a press release furnished as an exhibit to the 8-K filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ms. Cynthia J. Brinkley is a new independent director appointed to Ameren's Board. Her appointment is likely driven by her extensive executive experience in areas such as administration, operations, and human resources, which are valuable for corporate governance and strategic oversight.

Ms. Brinkley has been appointed to the Human Resources Committee and the Nuclear and Operations Committee of the Board. This suggests Ameren values her expertise in employee-related matters and operational oversight, which are critical for a utility company.

Ameren states that there are no undisclosed business relationships between Ms. Brinkley and the company or its subsidiaries that require reporting under SEC regulations. This indicates a standard appointment of an independent director.

Ms. Brinkley will receive compensation for her board and committee service as detailed in Exhibit 10.4 of Ameren's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. This is standard practice for non-employee directors.