Pinnacle West names Robert E. Smith EVP & Chief Legal Officer; Baum promoted to General Counsel

ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO

Robert E. Smith appointed Executive VP, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Development Officer of Pinnacle West and APS; effective immediately.
Shirley A. Baum promoted to Senior VP and General Counsel of Pinnacle West and APS, effective immediately.
Smith's planned retirement as officer set for August 1, 2025; transition supports smooth handover of General Counsel duties to Baum.

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Appointed

Robert E. Smith

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Development Officer

ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO

Effective: 2025-02-19
Filed: February 19, 2025, 6:59 PM ET

Robert E. Smith was named Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Development Officer of Pinnacle West and APS, respectively

Departed

Robert E. Smith

Other

ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO

Effective: 2025-08-01
Successor: Shirley A. Baum
Filed: February 19, 2025, 6:59 PM ET

These changes are in support of a smooth transition of the duties and responsibilities of the General Counsel to Ms. Baum due to Mr. Smith’s planned retirement as an officer of Pinnacle West and APS on August 1, 2025.

Appointed

Shirley A. Baum

Senior Vice President and General Counsel

ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO

Effective: 2025-02-19
Filed: February 19, 2025, 6:59 PM ET

Shirley A. Baum has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Pinnacle West and APS, respectively

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Robert E. Smith was named as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Development Officer at ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO.

Action: named
Role: Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Development Officer

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Robert E. Smith was named Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Development Officer of Pinnacle West and APS, respectively

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Robert E. Smith departed as other at ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO.

Action: planned retirement

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These changes are in support of a smooth transition of the duties and responsibilities of the General Counsel to Ms. Baum due to Mr. Smith’s planned retirement as an officer of Pinnacle West and APS on August 1, 2025.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Shirley A. Baum was appointed as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO.

Action: promoted
Role: Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Exact text from the filing

Shirley A. Baum has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Pinnacle West and APS, respectively

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