CenterPoint Energy appoints Dean Seavers as new Board member
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CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) has appointed Dean Seavers to its Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2024. Seavers, the former President of National Grid U.S. and Executive Director of National Grid's parent company, brings extensive utility industry experience to the role. He currently serves as a Senior Advisor for Stifel Financial and will fill a Board vacancy, standing for election at the 2025 annual shareholders meeting.
Seavers' background includes founding and serving as CEO of Red Hawk Fire & Security, leading GE Security, and serving as President of Global Services at UTC's Fire & Security business. He currently serves on the boards of Albemarle Corp., Ametek Inc., and Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp.
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- Addition of board member with extensive utility industry leadership experience
- Strategic appointment strengthening governance with expertise in safety and operational improvements
- Board member brings proven track record in driving growth from previous executive roles
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, CNP gained 0.41%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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"Dean's extensive leadership experience in the utility, safety and security industries and proven track record of driving growth and operational improvements make him a great fit for our Board of Directors," said Phillip R. Smith, Independent Chair of the Board. "We look forward to his contributions as we remain collectively focused on delivering value for our customers, shareholders, and other stakeholders while executing the company's long-term growth strategy."
In addition to his experience with Stifel Financial and National Grid, Seavers also founded and served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Red Hawk Fire & Security, a provider of life safety and security solutions, and served as President of Global Services of the Fire & Security business of United Technologies Corporation (UTC), an aerospace and defense company. During his tenure as President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Security, Seavers led the sale of GE Security to UTC.
Regarding his appointment, Seavers said, "I'm honored to be joining the CenterPoint Board and am excited to work with my fellow directors to continue advancing safety and operational performance while helping bolster the company's governance. Additionally, I'm excited about the opportunity to work with Jason and the rest of the management team as they work to deliver on the company's long-term resilience and growth goals across multiple states."
Seavers currently serves on the board of directors of Albemarle Corp., Ametek Inc. and Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp. He received his bachelor's degree from Kent State University and his M.B.A. from Stanford University.
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