Greater Phoenix Leadership (GPL) is pleased to announce Don Brandt, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, Pinnacle West and Arizona Public Service Co., as GPL’s new board chair.
“Don has a tremendous record of leadership in Arizona,” said Neil Giuliano, President and CEO. “Don’s talents go far beyond the energy sector and we are fortunate to have his expertise in economic development and emerging industries as well as his deep commitment to Arizona.”
Brandt was elected to Pinnacle West’s board of directors in 2009. Prior to that, Brandt served as APS president, executive vice president and chief financial officer. Brandt has over 30 years of power industry experience.
Brandt serves on the boards of the McCain Institute, the Phoenix Art Museum and the Nature Conservancy in Arizona. Brandt earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from St. Louis University.
GPL thanks Sharon Harper, who served as chair from 2015-2017, for her steadfast commitment to economic development, education and growing Arizona’s economy.
“GPL is a unique group of CEO talent,” said Brandt “and I look forward to working as a group to strengthen our economy through trade and economic development.”
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About Greater Phoenix Leadership
Greater Phoenix Leadership is an organization of leading CEO’s aligning leadership and resources at the intersection of the business, education, philanthropy and public policy sectors to improve economic vitality and quality of life. The mission of GPL is to improve the greater Phoenix area and the State of Arizona by bringing together talent, resources, and leadership to create action on priority issues. More information is available at www.gplinc.matrix.invexi.com.
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Laura Franco French, 602-229-8605, laura@gplinc.matrix.invexi.com
