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NRG Energy Names Robert Gaudette as New CEO

1/7/2026

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NRG Energy announced Robert Gaudette as its new chief executive officer, effective after Lawrence Coben steps down at the end of April.
Lawrence Coben resigns as president immediately.
Robert Gaudette, with NRG since 2001, currently manages the company's business-to-business retail gas, power, and demand response platform, as well as market operations and power generation.

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NRG Energy announced Robert Gaudette as its new chief executive officer, effective after Lawrence Coben steps down at the end of April.
Lawrence Coben resigns as president immediately.
Robert Gaudette, with NRG since 2001, currently manages the company's business-to-business retail gas, power, and demand response platform, as well as market operations and power generation.