Johannes Eckert is Executive Vice President and Chief Information & Technology Officer at American Electric Power (AEP), where he leads enterprise technology strategy, architecture, software engineering, operations, security, data, digital platforms, and AI for one of the nation’s largest electric utilities. He is spearheading AEP’s transformation into an AI-enabled utility, advancing a vision centered on customer experience, resilient platforms, innovation at scale, and talent as a strategic differentiator.

With more than 30 years of global technology leadership experience across telecommunications, energy, and other technology-intensive industries, he has led large-scale and complex enterprise transformations that modernize operating models, accelerate innovation, and deliver measurable business value. Johannes is recognized for connecting technology strategy with business outcomes, scaling digital and AI capabilities, modernizing cloud and data platforms, and building organizations capable of sustained transformation. Throughout his career, he has focused on turning emerging technologies into practical business capabilities while developing high-performing teams and future technology leaders.

Born in Germany, Johannes has held technology and operational leadership roles across Europe, South America, and the United States, giving him a unique perspective on leading transformation across cultures, markets, and industries. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in computer science from the Technical University of Berlin and an MBA from Kennesaw State University.