Anthony J. Alexander
Anthony J. Alexander | |
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| Born | 1951 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Occupation | Energy industry executive |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Known for | CEO and president of Pennsylvania Power Company; former CEO of FirstEnergy Corp. |
Anthony J. Alexander is a seasoned executive within the energy industry, born in 1951 in Akron, Ohio. He is associated with the Republican Party.
Current executive positions
From 2004 until 2015, Alexander held the roles of director, president, and chief executive officer at First Energy Corp., while also overseeing FirstEnergy Service and FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company. Presently, he serves as CEO and president of the Pennsylvania Power Company. His board memberships include Ohio Edison Company, the Nuclear Energy Institute, Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, Toledo Edison Company, Metropolitan Edison Company, Pennsylvania Electric Company, FirstEnergy Solutions Corp., and Team NEO. Furthermore, he acts as Director-at-large at the National Association of Manufacturers and fulfills the roles of CEO, President, and Manager for JCP&L Transition Funding LLC.
Board affiliations
Alexander holds board positions with the Ohio Electric Utility Institute and the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies, Inc. He also serves as a trustee for Akron General Health System, The NEOUCOM Foundation, Playhouse Square Foundation, Green Schools Foundation, and The University of Akron Foundation. Additionally, he is vice chairman of the Greater Akron Chamber.
In 2013, his total earnings amounted to $11.7 million. Forbes placed him at number 275 on its list of top CEO compensations in 2012.
Professional background
With a career spanning more than forty years in the energy field through Ohio Edison Company and FirstEnergy Corp., Alexander has occupied significant leadership positions such as executive vice president, general counsel, and chief operating officer. He also served as president and CEO of Metropolitan Edison Company.
Starting his professional journey in 1972 within Ohio Edison's tax department, he advanced through various legal capacities to become senior attorney by 1984 and associate general counsel in 1987. His progression continued to vice president and general counsel, senior vice president and general counsel, followed by executive vice president and general counsel. In 1997, he assumed the role of executive vice president and general counsel at FirstEnergy.
Academic credentials
Alexander earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting along with a Juris Doctor from The University of Akron. He completed Harvard Business School’s Program for Management Development as well as MIT’s Reactor Technology Course designed for Utility Executives. In recognition of his contributions, the University of Akron dedicated a new wing within its College of Business in 2019—the Anthony J. Alexander Professional Development Center.