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    Jason P. Wells

    President and Chief Executive Officer at CenterPoint Energy Inc
    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 Inc

    CAF
    Christopher A. Foster
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    DC
    Darin Carroll
    Senior Vice President, Natural Gas Business
    JMR
    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