The AES Corporation announced that Mr. Jeffrey Ubben, founder and chief executive officer of ValueAct Capital, has been appointed to AES’ Board of Directors, effective immediately. This appointment is a continuation of the company’s efforts to create shareholder value. Mr. Ubben will serve on the compensation committee and the financial audit committee. Mr. Ubben is a Director of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., and is a former Director of Gartner Group Inc., Misys plc, Sara Lee Corp., Valeant Pharmaceuticals International and Willis Towers Watson plc, as well as other public and private companies. Mr. Ubben serves on the boards of Duke University, Northwestern University and the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation, and formerly served as Chair of the national board of the Posse Foundation.