UNITED STATES
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): October 13, 2006
THE AES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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54-1163725 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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4300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100, Arlington, |
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22203 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 522-1315
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.):
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On Friday, October 13, 2006, the Board of Directors of The AES Corporation (the “Company”) appointed John McLaren, 44 years old, to the position of Executive Vice President of the Company, and Regional President of Europe and Africa.
Mr. McLaren served as Vice President of Operations for AES Europe and Africa from 2003 - 2006 (and AES Europe, Middle East and Africa from May 2005 – January 2006), Group Manager for Operations in Europe and Africa from 2002 – 2003, Project Director from 2000 – 2002, and Business Manager for AES Medway Operations Ltd. from 1997 – 2000. Mr. McLaren joined the Company in 1993. The Company has not entered into an employment agreement with Mr. McLaren in connection with Mr. McLaren’s appointment.
Mr. McLaren will assume the role of Regional President of Europe and Africa from Shahzad Qasim. Mr. Qasim will continue with the Company as an Executive Vice President, focusing on business development work.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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THE AES CORPORATION |
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/s/ Brian A. Miller |
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Name: Brian A. Miller |
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Title: General Counsel |
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Date: October 18, 2006 |
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