Paul Chodak III

Paul Chodak III is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Eversource Energy since November 2023, with a strong background in the energy sector spanning over two decades. Prior to this role, Paul served as Executive Vice President of Generation and Utilities at American Electric Power, where significant contributions were made towards a net-zero-carbon transformation of the fossil generation fleet and fostering stakeholder relationships for financial growth. Leadership roles at Indiana Michigan Power and Southwestern Electric Power Company included responsibilities for operational performance and customer relations. Academic credentials include a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, along with degrees from Harvard Business School and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Paul also actively participates in governance as a board member for various non-profits and universities, including positions as Chair of the Governance Committee at Capital University and a member of the Facilities & Services Committee for the Columbus Regional Airport Authority.