Christopher Franklin

Chief Executive Officer at ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC.

Net worth: 14 M $ as of 2026-05-30

60 year

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Christopher H. Franklin is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 7 different companies is Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Essential Utilities, Inc. and Director & Vice President at National Association of Water Cos. and on the board of 7 other companies. In his past career he was Chairman of Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry, Regional Civic & Economic Development Officer at PECO Energy Co., Chairman-Legislative Committee at Pennsylvania Business Council, President-Trustees Board at Fund for West Chester University Foundation and President-Trustees Board at West Chester University Foundation. Christopher H. Franklin received an undergraduate degree from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Villanova University.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. 0.12%	2026-03-01	342,081 ( 0.12% )	13 M $	2026-05-30
CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. 0%	2026-04-30	25,039 ( 0% )	1 M $	2026-05-30

Christopher Franklin active positions

Companies	Position	Start
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC.	Chief Executive Officer	2015-06-30
DELTA NATURAL GAS COMPANY, INC.	Director/Board Member	-
CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.	Director/Board Member	2022-04-21
University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Director/Board Member	2014-12-31
Allegheny Conference on Community Development Allegheny Conference on Community Development Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an economic and community development organization	Director/Board Member	2020-11-23
The Franklin Institute The Franklin Institute Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides science & technology learning services	Director/Board Member	2016-12-31
The Chamber of Commerce For Greater Philadelphia The Chamber of Commerce For Greater Philadelphia Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates chamber of commerce	Chairman	2025-07-14
National Association of Water Cos. National Association of Water Cos. Water UtilitiesUtilities Provides water and wastewater services	Director/Board Member	2017-12-31
Aqua Texas, Inc. Aqua Texas, Inc. Water UtilitiesUtilities Supplies water to residential, commercial, industrial and public customers	Chief Executive Officer	-

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Private companies	24
Delta Natural Gas Co., Inc. Delta Natural Gas Co., Inc. Gas DistributorsUtilities Engages in the distribution and transportation of natural gas	Utilities
PECO Energy Co. PECO Energy Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates and distributes electric energy & natural gas	Utilities
Essential Utilities, Inc. Essential Utilities, Inc. Water UtilitiesUtilities Operates as a holding company with interest in providing water, wastewater and natural gas services	Utilities
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries distributes and transmits electricity & natural gas	Utilities
ITC Holdings Corp. ITC Holdings Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates as a electricity transmission company	Utilities
Independence Health Group, Inc. Independence Health Group, Inc. Managed Health CareHealth Services Operates as a holding company through its subsidiaries provides health plans and insurance services	Health Services
University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
ITC, Inc. ITC, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Long distance service	Communications
Villanova University Villanova University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides physical and cognitive rehabilitation services	Health Services
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority General GovernmentGovernment Provides public transportation services	Government
Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry serves as an advocate and resource hub for over 500 local businesses, focusing on member-driven advocacy, business development, and community investment to foster economic prosperity. The private company is based in Malvern, PA. The chamber offers a tiered membership structure with benefits such as political advocacy, networking events, educational seminars, marketing opportunities, and workforce resources. It engages members through committees that facilitate legislative updates, professional development, and community involvement. Advocacy efforts address pro-business policies, economic growth, workforce development, infrastructure, education, and challenges like childcare shortages. Workforce development is emphasized through a youth leadership program that prepares high school students for future careers. The chamber collaborates with regional partners to support job seekers and employers with training, resources, and strategic initiatives, and hosts events to foster connections and business growth. Communication channels include a weekly newsletter and active social media presence.	Commercial Services
Allegheny Conference on Community Development Allegheny Conference on Community Development Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an economic and community development organization	Commercial Services
National Association of Water Cos. National Association of Water Cos. Water UtilitiesUtilities Provides water and wastewater services	Utilities
Aqua Texas, Inc. Aqua Texas, Inc. Water UtilitiesUtilities Supplies water to residential, commercial, industrial and public customers	Utilities
Pennsylvania Business Council Pennsylvania Business Council Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Provides publishing newsletters	Consumer Services
Fund for West Chester University Foundation
The Franklin Institute The Franklin Institute Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides science & technology learning services	Consumer Services
Walnut Street Theatre Walnut Street Theatre Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates theatre	Consumer Services
Aqua Virginia, Inc. Aqua Virginia, Inc. Water UtilitiesUtilities Supplies water and provides wastewater services	Utilities
West Chester University Foundation
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides educational trust services	Miscellaneous
The Chamber of Commerce For Greater Philadelphia The Chamber of Commerce For Greater Philadelphia Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates chamber of commerce	Commercial Services