Board of directors (14)
Directors with a Section 16 filing in the last 13 months. “Since” is the first filing as a director; SEC data sets start in 2016.
Executive officers (11)
Company facts
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- In S&P 500 since
- Jan 2010
- Incorporated in
- DE
- Fiscal year ends
- December
- SEC industry
- Electric Services
- SEC filings
- EDGAR
Connections to other S&P 500 companies
Current directors and officers who also hold a role at another S&P 500 company.
Major holders (5% or more)
Latest Schedule 13D/13G filing per holder. Holders that reported falling below 5% are not shown. Index funds usually report once a year.
No 5% holder filings parsed yet for this company.
Insider trades
Open-market purchases and sales reported on Form 4. Grants, option exercises and tax withholding are excluded.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Gerald Alfred Spencer SVP & Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 1,580 | $120.93 | $191K |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Virginia Kinney Exec VP, Chief Admin Officer | Sale | 11,145 | $140.64 | $1.6M |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Virginia Kinney Exec VP, Chief Admin Officer | Sale | 20,000 | $127.52 | $2.6M |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Virginia Kinney Exec VP, Chief Admin Officer | Sale | 5,000 | $156.65 | $783K |
| Mar 4, 2026 | LS Power Equity Advisors LLC | Sale | 14,300,000 | $164.00 | $2.3B |
| Mar 4, 2026 | LS Power Equity Advisors LLC | Sale | 1,829,269 | $164.00 | $300.0M |
| Mar 4, 2026 | David Nanus | Sale | 1,829,269 | $164.00 | $300.0M |
| Mar 4, 2026 | David Nanus | Sale | 14,300,000 | $164.00 | $2.3B |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Bruce Chung EVP & CFO | Sale | 5,000 | $153.25 | $766K |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Bruce Chung EVP & CFO | Sale | 7,383 | $158.79 | $1.2M |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Robert J. Gaudette President & CEO | Sale | 45,000 | $158.76 | $7.1M |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Bruce Chung EVP & CFO | Sale | 7,617 | $158.79 | $1.2M |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Brian Curci Exec VP & General Counsel | Sale | 46,976 | $158.84 | $7.5M |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Brian Curci Exec VP & General Counsel | Sale | 60,580 | $161.71 | $9.8M |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Virginia Kinney Exec VP, Chief Admin Officer | Sale | 20,000 | $163.82 | $3.3M |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Dak Liyanearachchi Exec VP, Chief Technology Ofc. | Sale | 10,672 | $155.00 | $1.7M |
| May 30, 2025 | Kevin Howell Director | Sale | 50,000 | $154.50 | $7.7M |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Bruce Chung EVP & CFO | Sale | 20,000 | $97.63 | $2.0M |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Robert J. Gaudette President & CEO | Sale | 60,000 | $91.41 | $5.5M |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Elisabeth B. Donohue Director | Sale | 1,082 | $0.00 | $0 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Rasesh M. Patel President, NRG Consumer | Sale | 102,603 | $80.35 | $8.2M |
| May 17, 2024 | Rasesh M. Patel President, NRG Consumer | Sale | 24,546 | $83.41 | $2.0M |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Elizabeth R. Killinger Exec VP, NRG Home | Sale | 40,000 | $63.64 | $2.5M |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Rasesh M. Patel President, NRG Consumer | Sale | 49,092 | $62.59 | $3.1M |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Elisabeth B. Donohue Director | Buy | 2,500 | $31.32 | $78K |
Board and executive changes
Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.
- May 21, 2026
On May 21, 2026, upon the recommendation of the Governance and Nominating Committee of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), the Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Glenn Wright to serve as an independent director, effective May 26, 2026, until his successor is duly elected and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation or removal. Dr. Wright was also appointed to serve on the Finance and Risk Management Committee of the Board. There is no arrangement or understanding between Dr. Wright and any other person, other than the Company, pursuant to which he was appointed as a director. Dr. Wright has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Dr.
Read the 8-K filing - Apr 30, 2026
Appointment of Mr. Gaudette as Chief Executive Officer As previously disclosed in the Original 8-K, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Mr. Gaudette as President of the Company, effective January 6, 2026, and as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 30, 2026. Biographical and other information about Mr. Gaudette is included in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on March 18, 2026, as supplemented on April 16, 2026 (the “2026 Proxy Statement”). Mr. Gaudette does not have any family relationships with any director or executive officer of the Company, and there are no arrangements or understandings with any persons pursuant to which Mr. Gaudette has been appointed to his position. In addition, there have been no transactions directly or indirectly involving Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Apr 7, 2026
On April 2, 2026, E. Spencer Abraham informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to resign from the Board, effective April 3, 2026, for personal reasons. His decision to resign was not the result of any disagreement with the Company, management, or the Board on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. As disclosed in the Company's definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on March 18, 2026, as part of the Board's ongoing succession planning, Secretary Abraham is not standing for re-election at the Company's annual stockholder meeting scheduled for April 30, 2026.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 4, 2026
On February 3, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), pursuant to the recommendation of the Company’s Governance and Nominating Committee, appointed Sanjay Kapoor to serve as an independent director, effective immediately, until his successor shall have been duly elected and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation or removal. Mr. Kapoor was also appointed to serve on the Audit Committee of the Board. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Kapoor and any other person, other than the Company, pursuant to which he was appointed as a director. Mr. Kapoor has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 7, 2026
On January 6, 2026, the board of directors (the “Board”) of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Robert Gaudette, the Company’s current Executive Vice President, NRG Business and Wholesale Operations, as President of the Company, effective immediately, and as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 30, 2026, the date of the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). Mr. Gaudette will also be named as a director nominee seeking election at the Annual Meeting. Concurrently therewith, Lawrence Coben informed the Board of his intention to step down from the Company on April 30, 2026. Dr. Coben will resign as the Company’s President, effective immediately, and will remain as Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board through April 30, 2026. Dr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 2, 2026
On January 2, 2026, Kevin T. Howell informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to resign from the Board, effective immediately, to pursue another opportunity. His decision to resign was not the result of any disagreement with the Company, management, or the Board on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. 2
Read the 8-K filing - Apr 7, 2025
On April 7, 2025, NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Rasesh Patel, Executive Vice President, NRG Consumer, has notified the Company of his retirement from the Company, effective May 19, 2025. The Company has launched a search process to identify Mr. Patel’s replacement to lead the NRG Consumer business. Mr. Patel will remain with the Company in an advisory capacity to assist with the transition of his responsibilities. A copy of the press release announcing the above-described event is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Read the 8-K filing - Aug 1, 2024
Appointment of Lawrence S. Coben as President and Chief Executive Officer On August 1, 2024, NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Lawrence S. Coben, most recently Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer effective August 1, 2024. Dr. Coben will continue in his capacity of Chair of the Board. Information about Dr. Coben can be found in and is incorporated into this
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 26, 2024
On March 26, 2024, NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Elizabeth Killinger, Executive Vice President, NRG Home, has notified the Company of her retirement from the Company. Mr. Rasesh Patel, currently Executive Vice President, Smart Home for the Company, will assume the leadership of the NRG Home business effective immediately. Ms. Killinger will remain with the Company in an advisory capacity until January 2025 to assist with the transition of her responsibilities. A copy of the press release announcing the above-described management changes is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Read the 8-K filing - Dec 13, 2023
of the Initial Form 8-K. This Amendment provides a description of the compensation of: (i) Lawrence Coben, in connection with his appointment as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer; (ii) Anne Schaumburg, in connection with her appointment as the Company’s lead independent director; and (iii) Lisa Donohue, in connection with her appointment as chair of the CEO Search Committee of the Board of Directors. At the time of the filing of the Initial Form 8-K, the compensation in connection with the foregoing appointments had not yet been determined. This Amendment does not otherwise modify or update any other disclosures in the Initial Form 8-K.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 29, 2023
On November 29, 2023, NRG Energy, Inc. (“NRG” or the “Company”) appointed Gerald Alfred Spencer as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company effective December 4, 2023. In this position, Mr. Spencer will serve as the Company’s principal accounting officer. Emily Picarello, the Company’s Vice President and Corporate Controller, who had assumed the responsibilities of the Company’s principal accounting officer prior to the appointment of Mr. Spencer, will continue in her current role with the Company. Mr. Spencer, age 42, most recently served as Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer of JetBlue Airways Corporation (“JetBlue”) from May 2022 to December 2023. Prior to JetBlue, Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 20, 2023
The information set forth in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated into this
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 1, 2023
On May 31, 2023, Bruce Chung, age 49, was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), effective June 1, 2023. Mr. Chung will report to the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer in this position. Mr. Chung has been with the Company since August 2016 and from May 2008 to January 2016. Most recently, he held the position of Executive Vice President, Strategy, M&A, and NRG Services. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - May 2, 2023
As described under Item 5.07 below, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “ Annual Meeting ”) of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “ Company ”) held on April 27, 2023, the Company’s stockholders, upon the recommendation of the Company’s board of directors (the “ Board ”), approved the NRG Energy, Inc. Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ Amended and Restated ESPP ”). The Amended and Restated ESPP (i) increases the number of shares available for issuance by 4,400,000, (ii) reduces the fair market value at which the employees may purchase shares of the Company pursuant to the ESPP from 95% to 90%, and (iii) makes other technical amendments, including the allowance of a refund of a participant’s account balance if the amount is less than the fair market value of a share of common stock and the participant has not elected to make payroll deductions .
Read the 8-K filing - Apr 1, 2022
As of April 1, 2022, Chris Moser, Executive Vice President, Operations of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), transferred to a newly created leadership role with the Company as the Company’s Head of Competitive Markets and Policy. In this position, Mr. Moser will leverage his experience by promoting competitive markets and advancing the Company’s initiatives for customer choice in all states. Effective April 1, 2022, Robert Gaudette, Senior Vice President, NRG Business of the Company, was promoted to Executive Vice President, NRG Business, and will be responsible for all products and services the Company sells to commercial, industrial and other businesses, as well as oversight of the power and natural gas marketing and trading businesses. Mr. Gaudette, age 49, has been with the Company since December 2012. Mr.
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- Nov 4, 2021
On November 1, 2021, David Callen, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intent to leave the Company for another career opportunity. Mr. Callen will remain with the Company in his current role until November 30, 2021. The resignation was not the result of any disagreement he had with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies and practices, including any matters concerning the Company’s controls or any financial or accounting-related matters or disclosures.
Read the 8-K filing - May 6, 2021
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. On May 6, 2021, NRG Energy, Inc. (the Company) announced the appointment of Alberto Fornaro as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective June 1, 2021. Alberto Fornaro, 56, was Chief Financial Officer of Coupang, Inc. (Coupang) from February 2020 to December 2020 and has been serving as a Senior Advisor since December 2020. Prior to Coupang, he spent almost nine years at International Gaming Technology plc (IGT) from 2011 to January 2020 where he most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 2013. Before IGT, Alberto was Group CFO and President of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa division at Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 4, 2021
On February 1, 2021, Kirkland B. Andrews, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intent to leave the Company for another career opportunity. Effective February 4, 2021, Mr. Andrews stepped down as Chief Financial Officer and from his positions with the Company and its subsidiaries. Mr. Andrews will remain with the Company in an advisory capacity until February 19, 2021. The resignation was not the result of any disagreement he had with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies and practices, including any matters concerning the Company’s controls or any financial or accounting-related matters or disclosures. Effective February 4, 2021, Gaetan Frotte, Senior Vice President and Treasurer of the Company, assumed the position of Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Oct 5, 2020
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers On October 5, 2020, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), pursuant to the recommendation of the Company’s Governance and Nominating Committee, approved an increase in the number of members on the Board from ten (10) to eleven (11) members and appointed Elisabeth B. (Lisa) Donohue to fill the newly created vacancy resulting from the increase and to serve as an independent director until her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified or until her earlier death, resignation or removal. Ms. Donohue was also appointed to serve on the Audit Committee and the Finance and Risk Management Committee of the Board. There is no arrangement or understanding between Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Oct 15, 2019
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) has been undergoing a Board succession and refreshment process to align Board oversight with the strategic direction of the Company. In connection with this process, the Board has accepted the retirements of Mr. Terry Dallas, who will not stand for re-election at the 2020 annual meeting of shareholders, and Mr. William Hantke, whose retirement will be effective December 31, 2019. The retirements of Messrs. Dallas and Hantke were not the result of any disagreement with the Company or its management and the Board recognizes the exemplary service they have provided during their tenure. In addition, the Board has identified Mr. Antonio Carrillo and Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 8, 2018
On November 6, 2018, Mr. C. John Wilder, Jr. informed the Board of Directors (the "Board") of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to resign from the Board effective November 8, 2018 His decision to resign was not as a result of any disagreement with the Company or its management. Mr. Wilder joined the Board in February 2017 and served on the Company’s Business Review Committee (dissolved July 2017) and Finance and Risk Management Committee. In connection with Mr. Wilder's resignation, the size of the Board will be reduced from eleven (11) members to ten (10) members.
Read the 8-K filing - Apr 27, 2018
On April 3, 2018, Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell withdrew his name from nomination for re-election to the Board of Directors (the " Board ") at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “ Annual Meeting ”) as described in NRG Energy, Inc.’s (the " Company ”) Supplement to the Proxy Statement filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on April 5, 2018. Following the Annual Meeting of the Company on April 26, 2018, Pastor Caldwell’s term as director of the Company expired effective April 26, 2018, and the Board has reduced the size of the Board from twelve (12) to eleven (11) members.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 7, 2018
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) has been undergoing a Board succession and refreshment process to align Board oversight with the strategic direction of the Company. In connection with this process, the Board has accepted the retirement of Evan Silverstein, Barry Smitherman and Walter Young from the Board, effective March 6, 2018 and has agreed to reduce the size of the Board from thirteen (13) to twelve (12) members. The retirements of Messrs. Silverstein, Smitherman and Young were not the result of any disagreement with the Company or its management and the Board recognizes the exemplary service they have provided during their tenure, and most recently in oversight, implementation and execution of the Company’s previously announced Transformation Plan. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 1, 2018
Effective March 16, 2018, David R. Hill will be stepping down from his position as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”). The position of General Counsel will be assumed by Brian Curci, currently Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for the Company. Mr. Hill will remain with the Company in an advisory role for several months to support the transition of certain regulatory and government affairs matters. In addition, effective March 16, 2018, John Chillemi will be stepping down from his position as Executive Vice President, National Business Development of the Company. Mr. Chillemi’s responsibilities will be assumed by Christopher Moser, the Company’s Executive Vice President, Operations. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 5, 2018
Effective January 1, 2018, Christopher Moser was named Executive Vice President, Operations of NRG Energy, Inc. (the "Company"). Mr. Moser, age 47, most recently served as Senior Vice President, Operations of the Company, with responsibility for Plant Operations, Commercial Operations, Business Operations and Engineering and Construction, beginning in March 2016. From June 2010 to March 2016, Mr. Moser served as Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations. In this capacity, he was responsible for the optimization of the Company's wholesale generation fleet. 2
Read the 8-K filing - Apr 28, 2017
As described under Item 5.07 below, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “ Annual Meeting ”) of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “ Company ”) held on April 27, 2017, the Company’s stockholders, upon the recommendation of the Company’s board of directors (the “ Board ”), approved the NRG Energy, Inc. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “ Amended and Restated LTIP ”). The Amended and Restated LTIP (i) increases the number of shares available for issuance from 22,000,000 to 25,000,000, (ii) extends the term of the Amended and Restated LTIP until February 22, 2027, (iii) adds plan features to provide additional stockholder protections, and (iv) updates and makes other technical or clarifying changes. The Company’s Board approved the Amended and Restated LTIP on February 23, 2017, subject to stockholder approval at the Annual Meeting.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 13, 2017
Director or officer change (Item 5.02). Open the filing for details.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 22, 2016
On March 16, 2016, Ms. Tanuja Dehne, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief of Staff of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “ Company ”), became a named executive officer in connection with the filing of the proxy statement for the Company’s 2016 annual meeting of stockholders. Pursuant to a prior agreement reached between the Company and Ms. Dehne, and as described in the Company’s proxy statement, Ms. Dehne’s employment with the Company will end effective April 1, 2016. This change in Company management is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. 2
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 8, 2016
On January 4, 2016, the Company entered into a General Release (the “Severance Agreement”) with Mr. Crane, the Company’s former President and Chief Executive Officer, in connection with his departure from the Company. The Severance Agreement becomes irrevocable on January 11, 2016. Mr. Crane’s last day of employment was January 4, 2016 (the “Termination Date”). Pursuant to the terms of the Severance Agreement, and upon the release becoming irrevocable, Mr. Crane will receive a severance package including, among other things, (i) payment of all amounts due pursuant to Sections 6(d) and 7 of that certain Employment Agreement, dated December 4, 2008 as amended, between the Company and Mr.
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Annual financials
From the company's 10-K XBRL data (SEC companyfacts).
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Margin | Diluted EPS | Total assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $30.7B | $864.0M | 2.8% | $4.01 | $29.1B |
| FY2024 | $28.1B | $1.1B | 4.0% | $4.99 | $24.0B |
| FY2023 | $28.8B | -$202.0M | -0.7% | $-1.12 | $26.0B |
| FY2022 | $31.5B | $1.2B | 3.9% | $5.17 | $29.1B |
| FY2021 | $27.0B | $2.2B | 8.1% | $8.93 | $23.2B |
| FY2020 | $9.1B | $510.0M | 5.6% | $2.07 | $14.9B |
| FY2019 | $9.8B | $4.4B | 45.2% | $16.81 | $12.5B |
| FY2018 | $9.5B | $268.0M | 2.8% | $0.87 | $10.6B |
Former directors and officers (25)
People who stopped filing as an insider of this company. “Last filing” is the last Form 3/4/5, an upper bound on when they left.