AEP Taps SoCalGas CEO Maryam Brown to Lead Indiana Michigan Power
Event summary
- Maryam S. Brown named president and COO of Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), effective April 27, 2026.
- Brown succeeds Steve Baker, who will serve as senior advisor until his retirement at the end of 2026.
- Brown brings 25+ years of experience in utility operations, regulatory law, and energy infrastructure development.
- Most recently, Brown served as president and CEO of Southern California Gas Company, a Sempra subsidiary.
The big picture
AEP's appointment of Maryam Brown to lead I&M underscores the utility's focus on navigating complex regulatory landscapes and driving infrastructure growth. Brown's background in both operational and financial acumen positions her to address generational load growth and the broader transformation of the energy grid. This move comes as AEP plans to invest $72 billion from 2026 through 2030 to enhance service and support growing energy needs.
What we're watching
- Strategic Vision
- How Brown's experience in complex regulatory environments will shape I&M's growth strategy.
- Nuclear Development
- The pace at which I&M advances nuclear development in Indiana under Brown's leadership.
- Operational Modernization
- Whether Brown can replicate SoCalGas' operational modernization success at I&M.
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