FirstEnergy Names Christopher Lopez as Vice President of Labor Relations
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) has appointed Christopher Lopez as Vice President of Labor Relations, effective July 28, 2025. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in labor and employment law, litigation, and corporate legal strategy. He will report to Karen McClendon, Senior VP and Chief Human Resources Officer.
Lopez most recently served as Associate General Counsel at BlueOval SK, a Ford-SK On joint venture. His track record includes negotiating over 100 collective bargaining agreements and establishing legal and HR operations for electric vehicle battery manufacturing facilities. In his new role, he will lead FirstEnergy's labor relations strategy, oversee collective bargaining negotiations, and manage union relationships.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) ha nominato Christopher Lopez Vicepresidente delle Relazioni Sindacali, con effetto dal 28 luglio 2025. Lopez vanta oltre 30 anni di esperienza nel diritto del lavoro e dell'impiego, contenzioso e strategia legale aziendale. Riporterà a Karen McClendon, Vicepresidente Senior e Chief Human Resources Officer.
Lopez ha recentemente ricoperto il ruolo di Associate General Counsel presso BlueOval SK, una joint venture Ford-SK. Nel suo percorso ha negoziato più di 100 contratti collettivi di lavoro e ha istituito operazioni legali e risorse umane per impianti di produzione di batterie per veicoli elettrici. Nel suo nuovo incarico guiderà la strategia di relazioni sindacali di FirstEnergy, supervisionerà le trattative collettive e gestirà i rapporti con i sindacati.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) ha nombrado a Christopher Lopez como Vicepresidente de Relaciones Laborales, efectivo a partir del 28 de julio de 2025. Lopez cuenta con más de 30 años de experiencia en derecho laboral y de empleo, litigios y estrategia legal corporativa. Reportará a Karen McClendon, Vicepresidenta Senior y Directora de Recursos Humanos.
Lopez se desempeñó recientemente como Asesor General Asociado en BlueOval SK, una empresa conjunta de Ford y SK. Su historial incluye la negociación de más de 100 convenios colectivos y el establecimiento de operaciones legales y de recursos humanos para instalaciones de fabricación de baterías para vehículos eléctricos. En su nuevo puesto, liderará la estrategia de relaciones laborales de FirstEnergy, supervisará las negociaciones colectivas y gestionará las relaciones sindicales.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE)는 2025년 7월 28일부로 크리스토퍼 로페즈를 노동 관계 부사장으로 임명했습니다. 로페즈는 노동 및 고용법, 소송, 기업 법률 전략 분야에서 30년 이상의 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 그는 수석 부사장이자 최고 인사 책임자인 카렌 맥클렌던에게 보고할 예정입니다.
로페즈는 최근 Ford와 SK의 합작 투자인 BlueOval SK에서 부총괄 법률 고문으로 근무했습니다. 그는 100건 이상의 단체 교섭 계약을 협상했으며 전기차 배터리 제조 시설을 위한 법률 및 인사 운영을 구축한 경력이 있습니다. 새 역할에서 그는 FirstEnergy의 노동 관계 전략을 주도하고 단체 교섭 협상을 감독하며 노조 관계를 관리할 것입니다.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) a nommé Christopher Lopez au poste de Vice-Président des Relations Syndicales, à compter du 28 juillet 2025. Lopez apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience en droit du travail et de l'emploi, en contentieux et en stratégie juridique d'entreprise. Il reportera à Karen McClendon, Vice-Présidente Senior et Directrice des Ressources Humaines.
Lopez occupait récemment le poste de Conseiller Juridique Associé chez BlueOval SK, une coentreprise Ford-SK. Il a négocié plus de 100 accords collectifs et mis en place les opérations juridiques et RH pour des installations de fabrication de batteries pour véhicules électriques. Dans son nouveau rôle, il dirigera la stratégie de relations syndicales de FirstEnergy, supervisera les négociations collectives et gérera les relations avec les syndicats.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) hat Christopher Lopez zum Vizepräsidenten für Arbeitsbeziehungen ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 28. Juli 2025. Lopez verfügt über mehr als 30 Jahre Erfahrung im Arbeits- und Beschäftigungsrecht, in der Prozessführung und in der unternehmensrechtlichen Strategie. Er wird an Karen McClendon, Senior VP und Chief Human Resources Officer, berichten.
Lopez war zuletzt als Associate General Counsel bei BlueOval SK tätig, einem Joint Venture von Ford und SK. Zu seinen Erfolgen zählen die Verhandlung von über 100 Tarifverträgen sowie der Aufbau von Rechts- und Personalabteilungen für Produktionsstätten von Batterien für Elektrofahrzeuge. In seiner neuen Position wird er die Arbeitsbeziehungsstrategie von FirstEnergy leiten, Tarifverhandlungen überwachen und die Beziehungen zu Gewerkschaften managen.
- Appointment of highly experienced executive with over 30 years in labor relations
- Strong track record of negotiating more than 100 collective bargaining agreements
- Experience in establishing legal and HR operations for EV battery manufacturing facilities
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Most recently,
Karen McClendon: "Chris is a trusted advisor and strategic partner with a track record of leading through change and cultivating strong, collaborative relationships with labor partners. His extensive experience negotiating more than 100 collective bargaining agreements and leading major labor initiatives will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our labor relations strategy and culture."
In his new role,
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than six million customers in
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