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Jason P. Wells

President and Chief Executive Officer at CENTERPOINT ENERGY
Since January 5, 2024
Age
47 years
Education
Earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from the University of Florida.
Tenure
Joined as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in September 2020, later serving as President and Chief Operating Officer from May 2023 to January 2024 before assuming the role of President and Chief Executive Officer on January 5, 2024.

Also at CENTERPOINT ENERGY

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Christopher A. Foster
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Darin Carroll
Senior Vice President, Natural Gas Business
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Jason M. Ryan
Executive Vice President, Regulatory Services and Government Affairs

About

Jason P. Wells is a seasoned leader in the utility industry with extensive experience in financial management and strategic operations.

He began his distinguished career at CenterPoint Energy in September 2020 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and advanced through critical leadership roles, reflecting his commitment to operational excellence and growth.

In addition to his impressive accomplishments at the company, his career also includes significant financial leadership roles at PG&E Corporation, and his expertise has been further demonstrated through his active participation on various boards and community initiatives.

$CNP Performance Under Jason P. Wells

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate Range
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) President and Chief Operating Officer May 2023 – January 2024
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer January 2023 – May 2023
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer September 2020 – December 2022
PG&E Corporation Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer June 2019 – September 2020
PG&E Corporation Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer January 2016 – June 2019
Pacific Gas and Electric Company Vice President, Business Finance August 2013 – January 2016

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate Range
Greater Houston Partnership Executive Committee and Board Member Since 2023
Central Houston, Inc. Board Member Since 2022
C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston Board Member Since 2022
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors Since 2022
Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University Advisory Board Member Since 2021