Donald E. Felsinger
Donald E. Felsinger is the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of Sempra Energy.
Career
After attending the University of Arizona and Stanford University, from which he received a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from and an Executive Master of Business Administration degree respectively, Felsinger entered a long career in business management, holding top positions with Enova Corporation before joining Sempra Energy. He began in 1998 at the Sempra Energy Global Enterprises division, as Group President and Chief Executive Officer, positions he held until 2004. On January 1, 2006, he became the company's CEO and a month later rose to serve also as its Chairman.
Compensation
While CEO of Sempra Energy in 2008, Donald E. Felsinger earned a total compensation of $9,106,975, which included a base salary of $1,143,957, a cash bonus of $2,530,000, stocks granted of $4,144,905, and options granted of $1,120,353.