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Christopher Franklin
Chief Executive Officer at ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC.
Net worth: 14 M $ as of 2025-10-30
Profile
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-13 | 329,378 ( 0.12% ) | 13 M $ | 2025-10-30 | |
| 2025-04-30 | 21,002 ( 0% ) | 803 116 $ | 2025-10-30 |
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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 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 | - |
Former positions of Christopher Franklin
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Training of Christopher Franklin
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 24 |
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Delta Natural Gas Co., Inc.
 Delta Natural Gas Co., Inc. Engages in the distribution and transportation of natural gas | |
PECO Energy Co.
 PECO Energy Co. Generates and distributes electric energy & natural gas | |
Essential Utilities, Inc.
 Essential Utilities, Inc. Operates as a holding company with interest in providing water, wastewater and natural gas services | |
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. Operates as a holding company through its subsidiaries provides health plans and insurance 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 represents a diverse and vibrant business community. With a membership of over 800, the Chamber serves as the voice for business on local, state, and federal level issues. The company's programs cater to a wide range of businesses and they are dedicated to developing the workforce and helping businesses succeed. The Chamber is located in a charming serpentine stone farmhouse in Malvern, PA, which was renovated in December 2000. The farmhouse is part of the 26-acre Goshenville, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Chamber is led by a dedicated Board of Directors and professional staff who bring vision and energy to the organization. | 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 Provides educational trust services | |
The Chamber of Commerce For Greater Philadelphia
The Chamber of Commerce For Greater Philadelphia Operates chamber of commerce |
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