American Electric Power Appoints SoCalGas CEO Maryam Brown to Lead Indiana Michigan Power
American Electric Power will appoint Maryam S. Brown as president and COO of its Indiana Michigan Power unit on April 27, with outgoing leader Steve Baker transitioning to senior advisor through year-end. Brown, former SoCalGas CEO overseeing 21 million customers and hydrogen pipeline development, will drive infrastructure growth and nuclear strategy.
1. Leadership Change at Indiana Michigan Power
American Electric Power has appointed Maryam S. Brown as president and chief operating officer of its Indiana Michigan Power unit, effective April 27. Brown will report to AEP CEO Bill Fehrman. Outgoing president Steve Baker will assume a senior advisor role to guide AEP’s nuclear development strategy through his retirement at year-end 2026.
2. Brown’s Experience and Track Record
Brown brings over 25 years of utility leadership and regulatory expertise, most recently serving as president and CEO of Southern California Gas Company, where she oversaw service to 21 million customers. She led the company’s largest modernization effort in two decades and advanced the Angeles Link hydrogen pipeline proposal.
3. Transition and Strategic Focus
Brown’s appointment positions Indiana Michigan Power to capitalize on generational load growth and potential nuclear projects, leveraging her operational and financial acumen. The transition aims to accelerate infrastructure investment and grid transformation within AEP’s broader $72 billion spending plan for 2026–2030.