OREANDA-NEWS. Exelon today announced that it has named Daniel L. Eggers as senior vice president of investor relations effective March 29. Eggers joins Exelon from Credit Suisse's investment banking division, where he was an analyst covering Exelon and led the U.S. Electric Utilities equity research team.

In his new role, Eggers will oversee Exelon's management of investor relations strategies and activities. He will be the key interface between the company and the investment community and will be responsible for communicating Exelon's financial, strategic, operational and regulatory goals and results to Wall Street. Eggers also will be part of Exelon's executive committee, which sets strategy and direction for the company.

"Dan brings a distinguished track record of covering the power sector for a top investment bank," said Jack Thayer, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, Exelon. "His expertise in the electric utilities industry, as well as his long-standing relationships in the financial arena, will strengthen Exelon's investor relations program and provide valuable insights for our senior management team."

As managing director at Credit Suisse, Eggers was a member of the equity research department where he covered a broad universe of regulated utility, integrated power and independent power producer stocks. He also served as co-head of U.S. Energy Research and had macro coverage responsibilities for the power sector as well as wind energy and carbon policy. Over his 18-year career at Credit Suisse, Eggers also held roles including senior coverage responsibility in the oilfield service and equipment sector and served as an associate on the integrated oils and independent refiners group.

Eggers, who will report to Thayer, holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Texas Christian University and received the Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2000. Eggers also serves on the board of directors for Catholic Guardian Services, which provides key social services to those most in need.