Energy veteran Glenn Wright joins NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) board
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NRG Energy appointed Glenn Wright as an independent director, effective May 26, 2026, and named him to the Board’s Finance and Risk Management Committee. He will serve until a successor is elected or he departs earlier.
Dr. Wright, age 60, has deep experience in power, gas, and integrated energy solutions, most recently as Senior Vice President, Shell Energy Americas and CEO of Shell New Energies, US from 2020 to 2025. His appointment increases the NRG Board to 11 members and is described as reinforcing its governance and stewardship as the company advances its strategy.
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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.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| By: | /s/ Christine A. Zoino | |
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Dated: May 21, 2026
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Exhibit 99.1
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PRESS RELEASE |
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.
About the New Director:
Glenn Wright
Glenn Wright brings extensive leadership from Shell plc where he most recently served as Senior Vice President, Shell Energy Americas, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Shell New Energies, US (2020-2025). In this role, he led efforts to expand renewable generation and scale integrated energy solutions for customers across North and South America.
Earlier, Dr. Wright served as Vice President of Shell Energy Trading Americas, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Shell Energy North America (2016–2020), accountable for the power and gas wholesale trading business in North and South America as well as retail and commercial power operations and advanced customer-focused offerings.
Prior to these roles, he held several leadership positions within Shell’s downstream businesses, including General Manager of Power Trading, Shell Energy North America (2008–2016), General Manager of Business Development, Shell Lubricants (2007-2008), and General Manager of Portfolio Projects, Shell Oil Products, United States (2005-2007). His experience spans wholesale markets, portfolio management, and commercial optimization.
Dr. Wright also held leadership positions at Enterprise Business Development Inc. as Vice President of Business Development (2002-2005) and Enron Corporation as Vice President of Enron Industrial Markets (1999-2002). In his early career, Dr. Wright dedicated several years to Shell plc (1992-1999). He served in a series of engineering, process development, and manufacturing roles, supporting operations and driving performance improvements across the company’s chemical and energy businesses.
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He holds a Ph.D. and MS in chemical engineering and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, and a BS in chemical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
About NRG
NRG is a leading provider of electricity, natural gas, and smart home solutions to eight million customers across North America. The company operates a customer-first platform supported by a diversified supply strategy and the safe, reliable operation of approximately 25 GW of power generation. NRG plays a meaningful role in competitive energy markets and our innovative team is creating the flexible and affordable solutions that households and large businesses need today and in the future.
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