FirstEnergy Names Karen McClendon Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer | PR Newswire [Video]

, /PRNewswire/ — FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) announced today that Karen McClendon has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective Nov. 11.

In this role, McClendon will spearhead efforts to integrate and advance the company’s human capital strategy, ensuring alignment with the strategic vision to establish FirstEnergy as a premier electric company. She will oversee key human resources functions, including talent management, benefits and compensation, labor and employee relations, and the commitment to building an inclusive workforce and a workplace reflective of the communities served by FirstEnergy. McClendon will report to Brian Tierney, FirstEnergy President and Chief Executive Officer.

McClendon joins FirstEnergy with more than three decades of human resources experience. She has a proven track record in developing solutions, delivering results, generating support across multiple levels, leading culture transformation and fostering advocacy for an inclusive workforce and work environment.

“Karen is a resourceful and decisive leader who …