FirstEnergy Names Brian Harrell to Lead Enterprise Security

Vice President and Chief Security Officer brings national security and utility experience to role AKRON, Ohio, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As U.S. utilities confront an increasingly complex landscape of cyber and physical security threats, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has appointed Brian Harrell, a former senior U.S. homeland security official, as Vice President and Chief Security Officer. In his role, Harrell will enhance the company's enterprise security posture by strengthening defenses, expanding intelligence‑driven detection and response capabilities and embedding security more deeply into business and operational planning.