AEP Names Andy Gurgol Vice President of Investor Relations
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American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) named Andy Gurgol vice president of Investor Relations, effective May 9, 2026. Gurgol, who joined AEP in January 2026, will report to Trevor Mihalik and succeed Darcy Reese, who will retire at the end of 2026.
Management highlighted AEP's plan to invest $78 billion through 2030 and said Gurgol's corporate development and strategy experience will support investor communications during the growth period.
Positive
- $78 billion capital investment plan through 2030
- Appointment of Andy Gurgol with M&A and strategy experience
- Planned transition continuity: Darcy Reese to remain until end of 2026
Negative
- Long-serving investor relations head (35+ years) retiring by end of 2026
- Leadership change creates near-term succession execution risk for investor communications
News Market Reaction – AEP
In the May 8 session, AEP declined 1.21%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
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Darcy Reese to Retire at End of Year
"I am thrilled that Andy joined the AEP team this year, bringing his experience in corporate development and strategy to the finance organization," Mihalik said. "This is an exciting time for AEP as we work to seize the extraordinary growth opportunities ahead of us, and I believe Andy will excel at communicating our vision for the future to the investor community."
Gurgol joined AEP in January 2026 as managing director, Corporate Strategy and Development. Prior to joining AEP, he spent nearly 14 years working in the utility and energy infrastructure sectors. Gurgol worked at Sempra for nearly a decade, where he held progressive leadership roles, including director, Corporate Development and Strategy. In this role, he was responsible for M&A and strategy development across the enterprise. Earlier in his career, Gurgol worked at NextEra Energy, leading economic and strategic analyses for over
In addition to his time working in the utility sector, Gurgol worked at the World Resources Institute, where he served as senior manager of Conservation Finance. In this role, he led initiatives in partnership with utilities, private sector companies, and federal and state agencies to deploy investments in environmental restoration projects that mitigate catastrophic wildfire risk, strengthen infrastructure and community resilience, and generate attractive financial returns.
Gurgol holds a finance degree from the University of
"Communicating AEP's strategy to execute and deliver on the tremendous growth plans ahead will be critical as we invest
Since 2020, Reese has led AEP's investor relations team, overseeing shareholder engagement, guiding the quarterly earnings narrative, and directing the company's annual meeting of shareholders.
After more than 35 years in finance and accounting, Reese plans to retire at the end of 2026. She will continue to lead AEP's investor relations efforts until that time.
"Darcy has been an outstanding advocate for AEP with our investor community," Mihalik added. "She has been an integral member of our finance team, and her contributions to AEP have helped us grow into the company we are today. We wish Darcy and her family the best when she embarks on her next chapter at the end of the year."
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