FirstEnergy appoints John W. Somerhalder II as Board Chair, elects two new directors

FIRSTENERGY CORP

John Somerhalder named Chair of the Board, effective immediately; executive role ends May 20.
Lisa Winston Hicks elected Lead Independent Director for one-year term.
Shareholders reelected 10 directors and elected new directors Jana Croom and Sean Klimczak.
Two shareholder proposals (EV labor audit, 10% special meeting threshold) defeated.
CEO Strah highlights $17B sustainable investment plan for 2021-2025 and ESG progress.

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Appointed

John W. Somerhalder II

Chair of the Board

FE · FIRSTENERGY CORP

Effective: 2022-05-17
Filed: May 17, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

On May 17, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of FirstEnergy Corp. (the “Company”) appointed Mr. John W. Somerhalder II, who has been serving as Vice Chair and Executive Director since March 2021, as Chair of the Board, effective immediately.

Departed

John W. Somerhalder II

Vice Chair and Executive Director

FE · FIRSTENERGY CORP

Effective: 2022-05-20
Filed: May 17, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

In connection with Mr. Somerhalder’s appointment as Chair of the Board, his employment as an executive of the Company will end effective May 20, 2022.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

John W. Somerhalder II was appointed as Chair of the Board at FIRSTENERGY CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: Chair of the Board

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On May 17, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of FirstEnergy Corp. (the “Company”) appointed Mr. John W. Somerhalder II, who has been serving as Vice Chair and Executive Director since March 2021, as Chair of the Board, effective immediately.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

John W. Somerhalder II departed as Vice Chair and Executive Director at FIRSTENERGY CORP.

Action: ended
Role: Vice Chair and Executive Director

Exact text from the filing

In connection with Mr. Somerhalder’s appointment as Chair of the Board, his employment as an executive of the Company will end effective May 20, 2022.

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