NRG ENERGY, INC. files 8-K: director / officer changes, Regulation FD disclosure
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
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. Wright, age 60, most recently served as
Senior Vice President, Shell Energy Americas, and President and Chief Executive Officer, Shell New Energies, US from 2020 to 2025.
Prior to that, from 2016 to 2020, Dr. Wright served as Vice President, Shell Energy Trading Americas, and President and Chief
Executive Officer, Shell Energy North America. From 2005 to 2016, he held various leadership positions at Shell in roles spanning power and gas trading and business development. Dr. Wright currently serves on the board of Hydrostor Inc., a private energy storage company based in Canada. Dr. Wright received a B.S. in chemical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and an M.S., Ph.D. and M.B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin.
Dr. Wright will participate in the Company’s director compensation program, as described in the Company’s 2026 Proxy Statement, filed with the SEC on March 18, 2026, under the caption “Director Compensation.”
Item 7.01 Regulation FD On May 21, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the matters described in Item 5.02 hereof. A copy of the news release is attached hereto and filed as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
NRG Energy Announces Appointment of New Independent
Director Energy Industry Leader Brings Expertise Across
Power, Gas, and Integrated Energy Solutions to the NRG Board of Directors
HOUSTON—May 21, 2026—NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced that Glenn Wright has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective May 26, 2026.
“Glenn has experience across power markets and customer energy solutions, along with a proven track record managing complex portfolios,” said Antonio Carrillo, NRG Board Chair. “His perspective will be valuable as NRG continues to focus on disciplined execution, long-term value creation, and serving customers. We are pleased to welcome him to the Board.”
Dr. Wright’s appointment brings the NRG Board to 11 members and further reinforces the Board’s role in providing strong governance and stewardship as the company advances its strategy.