Sector: Utilities
Director information for CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (data for year 2026)
| Name | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara J. Duganier | Former Managing Director and Global Chief Strategy Officer of the Outsourcing Business at Accenture plc | 67 | ["Finance and Accounting—Extensive experience serving on public and private company audit committees, including as chair and as an 'audit committee financial expert.'","Strategic Planning—Experience in strategic planning as a Managing Director at Accenture plc.","Cybersecurity and Physical Security—Extensive experience overseeing cybersecurity matters on public and private company board committees."] | ["Audit (Chair)","Safety and Operations"] | 2026 |
| B. Duganier | 67 | [] | [] | 2026 | |
| C. Franklin | 60 | [] | [] | 2026 | |
| C. Herman | 61 | [] | [] | 2026 | |
| Christopher H. Franklin | Lead Independent Director of the Board of CenterPoint Energy and Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Essential Utilities | 60 | ["Utility Industry Experience","Customer Experience","Operations and Safety Experience","Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President (2015 – Present) of Essential Utilities, Inc.","Has served in various roles of increasing responsibility at Essential Utilities, Inc. (f.k.a. AquaAmerica, Inc.) since 1992"] | ["Corporate Governance and Nominating","Safety and Operations (Chair)","Safety and Operations"] | 2026 |
| Dean L. Seavers | Former President of National Grid U.S. and Executive Director of National Grid plc | 65 | ["Utility Industry Experience—Mr. Seavers’s extensive utility industry experience provides critical insights to the Board as it oversees and develops the Company’s short- and long-term strategies to effectively serve the Company’s customers and other stakeholders.","Operations and Safety Experience—Mr. Seavers previously served as President of National Grid U.S., where he oversaw the day-to-day operations of the business, including its safety and customer satisfaction programs. This experience is important to the Board as it oversees the Company’s operations, including the safe and reliable operation of our facilities for the benefit of the communities we serve and our employees.","Public Company Governance—As a current and former member of the boards of directors of various other public companies, Mr. Seavers provides valuable insights regarding good governance and efficient board management practices, which are critical to the functioning of our Board for the benefit of our stakeholders.","President (2014–2019) of National Grid U.S., a U.S. supplier of consumer energy, as well as Executive Director (2014–2019) of National Grid plc, a publicly traded multinational electricity and gas utility company","Chief Executive Officer and President (2012–2014) of Red Hawk Fire & Security, a provider of life safety and security solutions","President of Global Services (2010–2011) of the Fire & Security business of United Technologies Corporation, an aerospace and defense company","President and Chief Executive Officer (2007–2010) of GE Security, a former business unit of General Electric Co. that provided security and life safety solutions"] | ["Corporate Governance and Nominating","Human Capital and Compensation","Safety and Operations"] | 2026 |
| D. Seavers | 65 | [] | [] | 2026 | |
| Jason P. Wells | Chair of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer of CenterPoint Energy | 48 | ["Current CEO of a Public Company—As the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Mr. Wells provides valuable insight and communications to the Board regarding the management team’s execution of the Company short- and long-term plans and the operations of the Company.","Utility Industry Experience—Mr. Wells has over 10 years of experience as a senior officer of public utility companies, which provides the Board with valuable insight regarding the current state of the industry and expectations going forward, which is critical for the Board when developing and overseeing the Company’s short- and long-term strategic plans.","Operations and Safety Experience—Mr. Wells previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, where he oversaw the day-to-day operations of the business, including our safety program. This experience supports the Board as it oversees the Company’s short- and long-term business strategies and safety program.","Chair of the Board (2025 – Present), President, and Chief Executive Officer (2024 – Present) of CenterPoint Energy, Inc.","President and Chief Operating Officer (2023 – 2024) of CenterPoint Energy, Inc.","President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer (2023) of CenterPoint Energy, Inc.","Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2020 – 2022) of CenterPoint Energy, Inc.","Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2019 – 2020) of PG&E Corporation, a publicly traded electric utility holding company serving approximately 16 million customers through its subsidiary Pacific Gas and Electric Company. PG&E Corporation filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 29, 2019 and successfully emerged from bankruptcy on July 1, 2020.","Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2016 – 2019) at PG&E Corporation","Vice President, Business Finance (2013 – 2016) at Pacific Gas and Electric Company","Kinder Rice Institute for Urban Development Advisory Board (2021 – Present)","M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Board of Visitors (2022 – Present)","Central Houston, Inc. (2022 – Present)","Executive Committee and Board, Greater Houston Partnership (2023 – Present)","Executive Committee and Board, Performing Arts Houston (2024 – Present)","United Way of Greater Houston, Board of Trustees (2025 – Present)","Bauer College Board of the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston (2022 – 2024)","B.A., University of Florida","M.A., University of Florida","Licensed CPA (inactive)"] | [] | 2026 |
| J. Wells | 48 | [] | [] | 2026 | |
| Laurie L. Fitch | Former Partner, Strategic Advisory of PJT Partners | 56 | ["Finance and Accounting","Utility Industry Experience","Energy Transition","Former Partner, Strategic Advisory (2016–2023) of PJT Partners","Managing Director, Co-Head Global Industrials Group (2012–2016) of Morgan Stanley & Co","Senior Analyst and Partner, International Growth (2006–2011) of Artisan Partners LP","Managing Director and Director of International Research (2002–2006) of TIAA-CREF","Associate Analyst, Equity Research (1999–2002) of Schroder & Co./UBS","VP, Middle East and Africa Division (1994–1999) of The Bank of New York","EDP Renováveis, SA (2024–Present)","Man Group plc (2023–Present)","EDP, SA (2018–2024)","Enquest plc (2018–2021)","Trustee—The American University in Cairo (2019–present)","Member—Tate Board of Trustees (UK) Investment Committee (2025–Present), Finance and Operations Committee (2015 – 2025), and Audit Committee (2015–2025)","M.A., Georgetown University","B.A., American University"] | ["Audit","Human Capital and Compensation"] | 2026 |
| L. Fitch | 56 | [] | [] | 2026 | |
| Manuel B. Miranda | Former Executive Vice President of Power Delivery of Florida Power & Light Company | 65 | ["Operations and Safety Experience—Former Executive Vice President, Power Delivery at Florida Power & Light Company, responsible for operations of transmission, substation, and distribution facilities.","Utility Industry Experience—More than 40 years in the utility industry, with expertise in hurricane resiliency and restoration efforts.","Human Capital Management—Led a workforce of over 6,000 employees with a focus on engagement, safety, and positive work culture."] | ["Audit","Safety and Operations"] | 2026 |
| Michael A. “Casey” Herman | Former Senior Partner and U.S. Utility & Power Sector Leader of PricewaterhouseCoopers; Director Nominee | 61 | ["Nearly three decades of experience in finance and accounting for Fortune 500 companies in the energy, utility, and power sectors","Licensed CPA","Utility industry experience including C-suite advisory roles and leadership positions at PwC","Extensive experience in strategic planning for the utility industry"] | ["Electric Power Research Institute Advisory Committee"] | 2026 |
| M. Miranda | 65 | [] | [] | 2026 | |
| Raquelle W. Lewis | Southeast Texas Director of Communications & Public Information Officer for the Texas Department of Transportation; Southeast Texas Director of Communications & Public Information Offices for the Texas Department of Transportation | 55 | ["Government, Legal, and Regulatory—Ms. Lewis provides valuable government relations experience, including navigating federal, state, and local regulations covering transportation projects.","Customer Experience—As a Public Information Office leader at TxDOT, Ms. Lewis has extensive experience receiving and facilitating communications with community leaders, businesses, and individuals.","Community Involvement—As a member of multiple non-profit boards and organizations in the Greater Houston area, Ms. Lewis maintains strong ties and engagement with the communities."] | ["Audit","Human Capital and Compensation"] | 2026 |
| R. Lewis | 55 | [] | [] | 2026 | |
| Thaddeus J. Malik | Principal at S2T Solutions and Attorney | 59 | ["Public Company Governance Experience","Cybersecurity and Physical Security","Strategic Planning","Principal at S2T Solutions, LLC","Partner at Paul Hastings, LLP","Partner at Jenner & Block, LLP","Vice President and General Counsel at Lante Corporation","Experience with various nonprofit boards"] | ["Audit","Corporate Governance and Nominating","Safety and Operations"] | 2026 |
| Theodore F. Pound | Private Investor and Attorney | 71 | ["Public Company Governance Experience—As a former General Counsel at a public company and given his tenure on the Company’s Board, Mr. Pound provides valuable insights on good governance practices of public company boards as well as guidance regarding Company-specific practices to the newer members of the Company’s Board that support the efficiency of the operation of the Board to better serve our stakeholders.","Human Capital Management—Mr. Pound provides valuable insights as a result of his experience as a General Counsel reviewing various executive compensation designs and programs.","Finance and Accounting—As a former General Counsel of a public company, Mr. Pound has extensive experience with preparing and reviewing filings with the SEC, including financial results. Mr. Pound provides valuable insights with reviewing the Company’s public filings, including its financial results.","Private Investor and Attorney (2016–Present)","Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary (2013–2016) at Select Energy Services, LLC, a private company providing water solutions and well-site services to energy producers","Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (2004–2011) at Allis-Chalmers Energy, Inc., a publicly traded oilfield services company","B.A., The University of Texas at Austin","J.D., University of Houston"] | ["Corporate Governance and Nominating","Human Capital and Compensation (Chair)"] | 2026 |
| T. Malik | 59 | [] | [] | 2026 | |
| T. Pound | 71 | [] | [] | 2026 | |
| W. Cloonan | 46 | [] | [] | 2026 | |
| Wendy Montoya Cloonan | Managing Partner at Cantu Harden Montoya LLP | 46 | ["Government, Legal, and Regulatory—As a public law attorney and a Commissioner of the Port Authority of Houston","Community Involvement—As someone who has deep ties to the Houston community","Risk Management—As a Commissioner of the Port Authority of Houston"] | ["Corporate Governance and Nominating (Chair)","Human Capital and Compensation"] | 2026 |
