Houston, Texas — February 3, 2026 — Leads & Copy — NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) has appointed Sanjay Kapoor to its Board of Directors, effective February 3, 2026. Kapoor will also serve on the Board’s Audit Committee.
Larry Coben, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, stated that Kapoor brings decades of financial insight and seasoned leadership to the Board. Coben also noted that Kapoor’s judgment and experience overseeing public companies will strengthen the Board’s oversight and help advance long-term value for shareholders and customers.
Kapoor’s appointment increases NRG’s Board to 11 members and is intended to strengthen its collective expertise across industrial, financial, and operational leadership.
Kapoor, 65, is the retired (2019) Executive Vice President and CFO of Spirit AeroSystems. Prior to that, he held leadership positions at Raytheon (2004 – 2013) and United Technologies (1990 – 2004). At Raytheon, he led the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Systems, including the Patriot and Hawk programs, and oversaw all business execution activities, doubling revenue over the period. Earlier, he served as the Division’s Chief Financial Officer.
Kapoor also has board experience, including Crane Company (NYSE:CR; 2023 – present), SAAB, Inc. (2021 – present), and Black & Veatch (2018 – 2025). He holds an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from the Indian Institute of Technology.
NRG is a 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 operation of approximately 25 GW of power generation.
Source: NRG Energy, Inc.
