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EXELON CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Feb 6, 2024)

Filed February 6, 2024For Securities:EXC

Summary

Exelon Corporation (EXC) announced a significant executive transition effective April 1, 2024. Michael Innocenzo, currently President and CEO of PECO Energy Company, will be promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Exelon. This move brings a seasoned executive with extensive experience at PECO, including his recent role since 2018, into a key operational leadership position at the parent company. In conjunction with his new role, Mr. Innocenzo's compensation package has been detailed, including a base salary of $685,000, an annual incentive target of 90% of his base salary, and a long-term incentive target valued at $1,765,000. The long-term incentives will comprise performance share awards and restricted stock units, with payouts contingent on achieving pre-established performance targets. Additionally, Mr. Innocenzo will be appointed to the Board of Directors of Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), while current CEO Calvin G. Butler, Jr. will step down from the ComEd board. David Velazquez will transition from his role as EVP of Utility Operations and Technology to become the new President and CEO of PECO.

Key Highlights

  • 1Michael Innocenzo appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Exelon, effective April 1, 2024.
  • 2Mr. Innocenzo's compensation includes a $685,000 base salary, 90% annual incentive target, and a $1,765,000 long-term incentive target.
  • 3Long-term incentives are composed of performance share awards (67%) and restricted stock units (33%), subject to performance targets.
  • 4Mr. Innocenzo will also join the Board of Directors of Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) effective April 1, 2024.
  • 5Calvin G. Butler, Jr., Exelon CEO, will resign from the ComEd board effective March 31, 2024.
  • 6David Velazquez will move to become President and CEO of PECO Energy Company, effective April 1, 2024.
  • 7This filing also includes a press release and XBRL interactive data files as exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces key executive leadership changes within Exelon Corporation and its subsidiaries, including the promotion of Michael Innocenzo to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Exelon and David Velazquez to President and CEO of PECO Energy Company. It also details Mr. Innocenzo's compensation for his new role and provides information about board appointments.

Michael Innocenzo's appointment as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer positions him to oversee significant operational aspects of Exelon. His extensive experience as President and CEO of PECO suggests a focus on enhancing utility operations, driving efficiency, and potentially integrating technological advancements across Exelon's utilities. His promotion indicates a strengthening of the operational leadership team.

Effective April 1, 2024, Mr. Innocenzo's compensation includes a base salary of $685,000. He has an annual incentive program target opportunity of 90% of his base salary, and a long-term incentive target award valued at $1,765,000. This long-term incentive is split between performance share awards (67%) and restricted stock units (33%), with payouts dependent on achieving performance targets.

The transition of Michael Innocenzo from PECO to Exelon's COO role and David Velazquez's move to lead PECO suggests a strategic reshuffling to leverage leadership strengths across the organization. Innocenzo's new role and board seat at ComEd indicate a direct oversight influence on the regulated utility operations. Velazquez's leadership at PECO aims to continue driving its operational performance.