Exelon appoints David DeWalt, cybersecurity executive, as independent director
Exelon's Board appointed David DeWalt as an independent director effective March 10, 2025. DeWalt is founder and CEO of venture capital and cybersecurity firm NightDragon, and the company says his expertise will help oversee safety of operations and customer data as it upgrades systems.
Key points
- David DeWalt appointed to Exelon Board of Directors effective March 10, 2025
- Committee assignments have not yet been determined
- DeWalt will receive Exelon's standard director compensation, as disclosed in the March 20, 2024 proxy statement
- DeWalt previously led cybersecurity firms FireEye and McAfee
The filing
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