Peter Protopappas
About Peter Protopappas
Peter Protopappas serves as the Director of Business Development at American Electric Power, where he has contributed to the advancement of the company's unregulated competitive business since 2019. His background includes roles in strategic analytics, engineering, and energy technology, supported by degrees in Environmental Engineering and Business Administration.
Current Role at American Electric Power
Peter Protopappas serves as the Director of Business Development at American Electric Power (AEP) since 2019. In this role, he focuses on advancing AEP's unregulated competitive business through strategic project development. He leads the development of distributed generation resources, specifically for AEP OnSite Partners, emphasizing behind-the-meter investments. His work contributes to AEP's overall strategy in the energy sector.
Previous Experience at American Electric Power
Before his current position, Peter Protopappas worked at American Electric Power as the Manager of Strategic Analytics and Business Development from 2015 to 2019. During this four-year tenure in Columbus, Ohio, he played a key role in analyzing market trends and developing business strategies that supported AEP's growth and operational efficiency.
Professional Background in Energy Sector
Peter Protopappas has extensive experience in the energy sector. He worked as a Managing Consultant at Navigant from 2011 to 2015, where he specialized in energy technology and innovation management. Prior to that, he served as a Solar Energy Program Graduate Intern at the U.S. Department of Energy in 2010 and as a Market Transformation Analyst for Fuel Cells at Sentech, Inc. from 2010 to 2011.
Educational Qualifications
Peter Protopappas holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, which he completed from 2008 to 2010. He also earned a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University in 2011. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, obtained from 2001 to 2005.
Early Career at Black & Decker
Peter Protopappas began his career as an Electro-mechanical Engineer at Black & Decker, where he worked from 2006 to 2010. This role provided him with foundational engineering experience that contributed to his subsequent positions in the energy sector.