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Theodore N. Geisler

Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer at PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL
Board
Since April 1, 2025
Age
46 years
Education
Earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University, an MBA from Arizona State University, and completed additional programs including the Nuclear Reactor Technology Course at MIT and the Strategic Financial Leadership Program at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business.
Tenure
Began a long career at APS in 2001, holding key roles such as Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and President of APS before being appointed Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2025.

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About

Ted Geisler, a third-generation Arizonan, has dedicated over two decades to his career at APS, a subsidiary of Pinnacle West, beginning in 2001 and steadily advancing through pivotal leadership roles.

He has served as Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and later as President of APS, each role contributing to the operational and strategic growth of the organization.

Recently, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer, set to take effect on April 1, 2025, where his blend of financial acumen and operational leadership is expected to further enhance the company's performance.

Beyond his corporate contributions, he is actively engaged in community service, serving on several boards including the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, reflecting a deep commitment to the community and regional economic development.

$PNW Performance Under Theodore N. Geisler

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
PNW/APS Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jan 2020 – May 2022 Held before promotion
APS Vice President and Chief Information Officer May 2018 – Jan 2020 Held before promotion
APS General Manager of Transmission and Distribution Operations N/A No specified dates
PNW Director of Corporate Strategy N/A No specified dates
PNW/APS Various other key positions in operations and corporate resources N/A Additional previous roles

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Arizona Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board N/AN/A
Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) Board Member N/AN/A
Arizona State University Member, W.P. Carey Dean’s Council N/AN/A
Luke Air Force Base (56th Fighter Wing Command) Honorary Commander N/AN/A
Chicanos Por La Causa Board Member N/AN/A
Hunkapi Programs Volunteer N/AProvides equine therapy to children

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2025
Component Name Amount Payment Schedule Additional Details
Annual Base Salary$1,000,000 Effective April 1, 2025 Contingent upon assuming roles: Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO of Pinnacle West; Chairman of the Board and CEO of APS
Long-Term Incentive Grant Award$3,000,000 April 1, 2025 Award in the form of performance share awards and restricted stock unit awards, contingent upon assuming executive roles

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2025

Performance Compensation Details for 2025

Metric Details
Performance MetricsSpecified 2025 APS earnings levels and business unit performance goals including Employee safety, Customer experience, Customer affordability, and Reliability
Target Award Opportunity85% of base salary
Maximum Award Opportunity (Cap)170% of base salary
Threshold ConditionsNo incentive payments unless APS achieves a specified threshold earnings level
Vesting ScheduleNot provided
Evaluation Period2025
Grant DateNot provided
Grant Date Fair ValueNot provided
Grant Date Stock PriceNot provided
Additional DetailsLong-term incentive components include performance share awards and restricted stock unit awards contingent on executive role assumption ; further specifics on share quantities and weights are not available