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    Theodore N. Geisler

    Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer at Pinnacle West Capital Corp
    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.

    Also at Pinnacle West Capital Corp

    ACH
    Adam C. Heflin
    Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer
    ADC
    Andrew D. Cooper
    Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    EAB
    Elizabeth A. Blankenship
    Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer

    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