Adam Hickman
About Adam Hickman
Adam Hickman serves as the Director of Strategic Analysis at American Electric Power, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in strategic and financial analysis, market research, and competitive intelligence, having held various roles within the company since 2003.
Work at American Electric Power
Adam Hickman has held multiple roles at American Electric Power (AEP) since joining the company. He currently serves as the Director of Strategic Analysis, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he performs strategic and financial analysis, market research, and competitive intelligence for the Grid Solutions team. Prior to this, he worked in various capacities including Transource Business Development from 2014 to 2021, and as an Investor Relations Analyst from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, he served as a Corporate Finance Analyst from 2007 to 2013, where he focused on developing new business models and engaging with capital market participants.
Education and Expertise
Adam Hickman has a strong educational background in business and finance. He studied at Ohio University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance and Management Information Systems from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, achieving an Executive Certificate in Energy in 2015 and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he studied at Universität Leipzig for 11 months in 2000, enhancing his international perspective.
Background
Adam Hickman's career in the energy sector began with his role as an Investor Relations Analyst at American Electric Power, where he worked from 2003 to 2007. His responsibilities included acting as a front-line communicator with Wall Street, providing timely and accurate information to investors and analysts. He then transitioned to corporate finance roles, where he focused on raising debt for capital-intensive projects and developing new business models for AEP's Grid Solutions team.
Achievements
Throughout his career at American Electric Power, Adam Hickman has contributed significantly to various projects and initiatives. He has developed new business models for the Grid Solutions team and has worked closely with capital market participants to secure funding for major projects. His role in Investor Relations involved providing critical information to investors, which played a key part in maintaining transparency and trust during his tenure.