AEP Appoints Adrian Rodriguez as President and COO of AEP Texas

American Electric Power (AEP) has appointed Adrian Rodriguez as President and Chief Operating Officer of AEP Texas, effective March 10, 2026. Rodriguez will oversee the operations, regulatory affairs, and strategic initiatives for AEP’s Texas-based utility operations, which serve approximately 4.2 million customers across the state. His role includes managing a portfolio of transmission and distribution assets spanning over 24,000 miles of electric lines and 400 substations. The appointment reflects AEP’s ongoing commitment to internal leadership development, as Rodriguez has served in progressive roles within AEP’s Texas operations since 2015, including Vice President of Transmission and Regional Operations. His promotion follows the recent transition of the AEP Texas executive leadership team, which aligns with AEP’s broader strategy to strengthen regional oversight and grid resilience in key markets. While the change is internal and does not impact AEP’s consolidated financial performance or long-term capital plans, it supports continuity in execution of the company’s $45 billion investment program through 2030, with $11 billion allocated to Texas infrastructure upgrades. The move also reinforces AEP’s presence in the ERCOT market, where the company holds a market share of approximately 18% in electric generation and transmission. The leadership transition is expected to have minimal market impact. AEP’s stock (AEP) and its sector peers such as Exxon Mobil (XLE) and Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) remain unaffected by the appointment, with trading volumes and price movements staying within recent daily ranges. The change does not alter AEP’s dividend policy, credit rating, or regulatory engagement timelines.