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NRG Energy Names New CEO Under Succession Plan
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NRG Energy, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert J. Gaudette, Executive Vice President, President of NRG Business and Wholesale Operations, as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 30, 2026, the date of the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
In connection with Gaudette's appointment as CEO, the Board has named Gaudette President of NRG, effective today. The Board also plans to nominate Gaudette for election to the Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
As part of a planned succession, Lawrence Coben will step down as President today and will remain as Chair and CEO until April 30, 2026. Coben will serve as an advisor to NRG for the remainder of 2026. In addition, NRG’s Board has appointed Antonio Carrillo, Lead Independent Director, as Chair, effective April 30, 2026.
Coben’s departure is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices, NRG stated in an 8-K
NRG stated, "In his current role, Mr. Gaudette manages one of the largest business-to-business retail gas, power and demand response platforms in North America. He oversees NRG’s broad portfolio of commercial and industrial products and services as well as its market operations, including gas and power trading, origination, commercial analytics, and real-time operations. He also leads all of NRG’s power generation, including plant operations, asset management, development, engineering, and procurement. Mr. Gaudette joined NRG in 2001 from a predecessor company and has progressed over his 25 years with the company through numerous positions of increasing responsibility."
Gaudette has served as Executive Vice President of NRG Business and Market Operations since 2022 and President of NRG Business and Market Operations since 2024. He served as Senior Vice President, Business Solutions from 2013 to 2022. Prior to 2013, Gaudette held several executive positions at NRG.
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January 7, 2026
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