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CenterPoint Energy CNPThe company said the board on October 8, 2025 appointed Jason P. Wells, its chief executive officer and president, as Chair of the Board with immediate effect. Wells has served as a director since January 5, 2024.
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AI summaryThe company said the board on October 8, 2025 appointed Jason P. Wells, its chief executive officer and president, as Chair of the Board with immediate effect. Wells has served as a director since January 5, 2024.
The company said the board created a Lead Director position, and the independent directors unanimously appointed independent director Christopher H. Franklin as Lead Director with immediate effect.
The company cited Wells's utility industry experience, his relationships with key stakeholders, and his ability to lead the board and management through its long-term strategy, including the new 10-year $65 billion capital plan, as reasons for appointing him Chair.
The company cited Franklin's utility industry leadership experience, including service as chief executive officer of a public utility company, his public company and board experience, and his communication skills as reasons for his appointment. The company said the duties of the Lead Director are set out in its amended Corporate Governance Guidelines.
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Jason P. Wells Appointed Chair of the Board
The company said the board on October 8, 2025 appointed Jason P. Wells, its chief executive officer and president, as Chair of the Board with immediate effect. Wells has served as a director since January 5, 2024.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Independent Director Christopher H. Franklin Appointed Lead Director
The company said the board created a Lead Director position, and the independent directors unanimously appointed independent director Christopher H. Franklin as Lead Director with immediate effect.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Reasons for Wells as Chair and 10 $65 billion Capital Plan
The company cited Wells's utility industry experience, his relationships with key stakeholders, and his ability to lead the board and management through its long-term strategy, including the new 10-year $65 billion capital plan, as reasons for appointing him Chair.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Reasons for Franklin as Lead Director and Where Duties Are Set Out
The company cited Franklin's utility industry leadership experience, including service as chief executive officer of a public utility company, his public company and board experience, and his communication skills as reasons for his appointment. The company said the duties of the Lead Director are set out in its amended Corporate Governance Guidelines.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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