John A. Stall
Director at NEE
Board
About John A. Stall
Independent director (age 70) at NextEra Energy since 2022; chairs the Nuclear Committee and serves on the Finance & Investment Committee. He is a former senior nuclear executive at NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy with over 40 years of nuclear generation experience; he holds a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering (University of Florida) and an MBA (Virginia Commonwealth University), previously held an NRC Senior Reactor Operator license, and was a licensed professional engineer in Virginia . The Board has affirmatively determined he is independent under NYSE standards and the Company’s Governance Guidelines .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy | President, Nuclear Division | 2009–2010 | Led nuclear division operations |
| NextEra Energy | SVP & Chief Nuclear Officer | 2001–2009 | Enterprise nuclear leadership |
| NextEra Energy | VP, Nuclear Engineering | 2000–2001 | Nuclear engineering oversight |
| NextEra Energy (St. Lucie Station) | Vice President | 1996–2000 | Plant leadership |
| Dominion Energy (North Anna) | Nuclear leadership roles | 1977–1996 | Plant and operations leadership |
| INPO National Academy of Nuclear Training | Accrediting Board Member | 2008–2019 | National nuclear training accreditation |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy, Inc. | Director | 2019–2022 | Board service at regulated utility |
| Publicly-traded electric utility (not named) | Chair, Independent Nuclear Safety Advisory Committee | Prior role | External nuclear safety oversight chair |
Board Governance
- Committee assignments: Chair, Nuclear Committee; Member, Finance & Investment Committee . Previously served on the Audit Committee in 2023 .
- Independence: Board determined Stall is independent (2025 review) .
- Attendance: Board met six times in 2024; each director attended 100% of Board and assigned committee meetings; all directors attended the 2024 annual meeting .
- Governance practices: Anti-hedging and anti-pledging policies; robust clawback and ownership policies; directors must hold shares equal to 7x cash retainer within six years; Stall is not listed among exceptions, indicating compliance .
Fixed Compensation
Director compensation program and Stall’s actuals:
| Component | 2023 | 2024 | Policy (Effective 1/1/2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Cash Retainer ($) | $145,000 | $145,000 | $145,000 |
| Committee Chair Retainer ($) | Nuclear: $25,000; Other committees: $20,000; Lead Director: $40,000 | Nuclear: $25,000; Other committees: $20,000; Lead Director: $40,000 | Nuclear: $25,000; Audit: $25,000; Other committees: $20,000; Lead Director: $40,000 |
| Meeting Fees | None (eliminated beginning 2023) | None | None |
Stall’s Director Compensation (history):
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) | $110,500 | $157,500 | $170,000 |
| Stock Awards ($) | $115,554 | $185,441 | $185,555 |
| Option Awards ($) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| All Other Compensation ($) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total ($) | $226,054 | $342,941 | $355,555 |
Performance Compensation
Annual equity retainer structure and Stall’s grants:
| Metric | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity Retainer ($) | $185,000 equivalent in shares | $185,000 equivalent in shares |
| Grant Date | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Shares Granted | 3,240 shares (closing price $57.27) | 2,700 shares (per policy; closing price on grant date determines count) |
| Grant Date Fair Value ($) | $185,555 | Program specifies $185,000 equity retainer |
| Transferability / Ownership Condition | Shares generally not transferable until director meets stock ownership guidelines | Shares generally not transferable until guidelines met |
| Deferral Availability | May defer cash and/or equity into Deferred Compensation Plan | May defer cash and/or equity |
Notes: Non-employee directors do not receive performance-based bonuses or options; compensation is a mix of fixed cash plus equity retainer, with strong ownership alignment and anti-hedging/anti-pledging controls .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Relationship to NEE | Potential Interlock/Conflict |
|---|---|---|
| Evergy, Inc. (2019–2022) | Prior director role at a regulated utility | No related-party transactions disclosed with Stall; Board independence affirmed |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Nuclear operations leadership: former Chief Nuclear Officer; extensive plant operations and engineering oversight .
- Regulatory and safety credentials: prior NRC Senior Reactor Operator license; chaired an independent nuclear safety advisory committee; INPO accreditation board experience .
- Technical education: B.S. Nuclear Engineering; MBA .
Equity Ownership
| As of Date | Shares Owned | Shares Acquirable Within 60 Days | Total Beneficially Owned | Phantom/Deferred Shares | Pledged Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2025 | 16,534 | — | 16,534 | — | None (Company reports no pledged shares for directors and officers as a group) |
Company-wide ownership and trading policies: Directors required to own shares equal to 7x cash retainer within six years; anti-hedging and anti-pledging policies apply .
Governance Assessment
- Board effectiveness: Stall’s deep nuclear expertise is directly aligned with his role as Nuclear Committee Chair, enhancing oversight of safety, reliability and long-term nuclear strategy; he also contributes to financial risk oversight via the Finance & Investment Committee .
- Independence and engagement: Independence affirmed; 100% attendance in 2024 demonstrates strong engagement; no related-party transactions or pledging identified for Stall; robust anti-hedging policy strengthens alignment with shareholders .
- Compensation alignment: Director pay is balanced between fixed cash and equity retainer with stringent ownership guidelines; Stall’s cash compensation reflects his committee chair responsibilities; elimination of meeting fees reduces incentives misaligned with substantive oversight .
- RED FLAGS: None identified specific to Stall. The only disclosed familial employment involves another director (Camaren’s son-in-law), which the Board evaluated in its independence determination; no such issues were noted for Stall .