Unassociated Document
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
September 22, 2009

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

1-3525
New York
13-4922640
(Commission File Number)
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH
43215
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)

614-716-1000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

None
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Items to be Included in this Report

Item 5.02.
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On September 22, 2009, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that among other organizational changes, Brian X. Tierney has been elected to the position of Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective October 1, 2009. Mr. Tierney is currently Executive Vice President of the Company and Executive Vice President- East Utilities of American Electric Power Service Corporation. Holly Keller Koeppel, who has been the Chief Financial Officer of the Company since 2006, will be pursuing opportunities outside the Company. Ms. Koeppel will remain as an Executive Vice President of the Company through December 31, 2009 to assist with the transition of her responsibilities.

A copy of the Company’s press release dated September 22, 2009, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


 
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC.
 
By:
/s/ Thomas G. Berkemeyer                          
 
Name:
Thomas G. Berkemeyer
 
Title
Assistant Secretary

September 22, 2009