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NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) announced that Rasesh Patel, President of NRG Consumer, will retire effective May 19, 2025. Patel, who joined NRG in March 2023 following the Vivint Smart Home acquisition, will remain available in an advisory role after his retirement. The company expects to name his successor during the second quarter.

Under Patel's leadership, NRG successfully integrated Vivint and home energy platforms into a unified Consumer platform. His tenure was marked by the development of a first-of-its-kind residential virtual power plant (VPP) offering, combining smart home technologies with energy solutions. Patel expanded his role in March 2024 to lead all of NRG's Consumer businesses, including Home Energy and Smart Home divisions.

NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) ha annunciato che Rasesh Patel, Presidente di NRG Consumer, si ritirerà a partire dal 19 maggio 2025. Patel, che è entrato in NRG nel marzo 2023 a seguito dell'acquisizione di Vivint Smart Home, rimarrà disponibile in un ruolo di consulenza dopo il suo ritiro. L'azienda prevede di nominare il suo successore durante il secondo trimestre.

Sotto la guida di Patel, NRG ha integrato con successo Vivint e le piattaforme di energia domestica in un'unica piattaforma Consumer. Il suo mandato è stato caratterizzato dallo sviluppo di un'offerta di centrale elettrica virtuale residenziale (VPP) senza precedenti, che combina tecnologie per la casa intelligente con soluzioni energetiche. Patel ha ampliato il suo ruolo nel marzo 2024 per guidare tutte le attività Consumer di NRG, comprese le divisioni Home Energy e Smart Home.

NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) anunció que Rasesh Patel, Presidente de NRG Consumer, se retirará a partir del 19 de mayo de 2025. Patel, quien se unió a NRG en marzo de 2023 tras la adquisición de Vivint Smart Home, permanecerá disponible en un rol de asesoría después de su retiro. La empresa espera nombrar a su sucesor durante el segundo trimestre.

Bajo el liderazgo de Patel, NRG integró con éxito Vivint y las plataformas de energía doméstica en una plataforma Consumer unificada. Su mandato se caracterizó por el desarrollo de una oferta de planta de energía virtual residencial (VPP) sin precedentes, que combina tecnologías de hogar inteligente con soluciones energéticas. Patel amplió su rol en marzo de 2024 para liderar todos los negocios de Consumer de NRG, incluidas las divisiones de Home Energy y Smart Home.

NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG)는 Rasesh Patel이 NRG Consumer의 사장직을 2025년 5월 19일부로 은퇴한다고 발표했습니다. Patel은 2023년 3월 Vivint Smart Home 인수 후 NRG에 합류했으며, 은퇴 후에도 자문 역할로 계속 참여할 예정입니다. 회사는 두 번째 분기 중에 그의 후임자를 지명할 계획입니다.

Patel의 지도 아래 NRG는 Vivint와 가정 에너지 플랫폼을 통합하여 통합된 Consumer 플랫폼을 성공적으로 구축했습니다. 그의 재임 기간 동안 스마트 홈 기술과 에너지 솔루션을 결합한 전례 없는 주거 가상 발전소(VPP) 제공이 개발되었습니다. Patel은 2024년 3월에 NRG의 모든 Consumer 사업, 즉 Home Energy 및 Smart Home 부서를 이끌도록 역할을 확대했습니다.

NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) a annoncé que Rasesh Patel, Président de NRG Consumer, prendra sa retraite à compter du 19 mai 2025. Patel, qui a rejoint NRG en mars 2023 suite à l'acquisition de Vivint Smart Home, restera disponible dans un rôle de conseil après sa retraite. L'entreprise prévoit de nommer son successeur au cours du deuxième trimestre.

Sous la direction de Patel, NRG a réussi à intégrer Vivint et les plateformes d'énergie domestique en une plateforme Consumer unifiée. Son mandat a été marqué par le développement d'une offre de centrale électrique virtuelle résidentielle (VPP) sans précédent, combinant technologies de maison intelligente et solutions énergétiques. Patel a élargi son rôle en mars 2024 pour diriger toutes les activités Consumer d'NRG, y compris les divisions Home Energy et Smart Home.

NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) gab bekannt, dass Rasesh Patel, Präsident von NRG Consumer, mit Wirkung zum 19. Mai 2025 in den Ruhestand treten wird. Patel, der im März 2023 nach der Übernahme von Vivint Smart Home zu NRG kam, wird nach seinem Ruhestand in einer beratenden Funktion zur Verfügung stehen. Das Unternehmen erwartet, seinen Nachfolger im zweiten Quartal bekannt zu geben.

Unter Patels Leitung hat NRG Vivint und die Heimenergieplattformen erfolgreich in eine einheitliche Consumer-Plattform integriert. Seine Amtszeit war geprägt von der Entwicklung eines beispiellosen Angebots für ein virtuelles Kraftwerk (VPP) für Wohngebäude, das Smart-Home-Technologien mit Energielösungen kombiniert. Patel erweiterte seine Rolle im März 2024, um alle Consumer-Geschäfte von NRG, einschließlich der Abteilungen Home Energy und Smart Home, zu leiten.

Positive
  • Successful integration of Vivint and home energy platforms
  • Development of innovative residential virtual power plant (VPP) offering
  • Planned orderly leadership transition with advisory period
Negative
  • Loss of key executive who led major integration initiatives
  • Potential disruption in consumer business leadership during transition period
  • Rasesh Patel, President of Consumer, plans retirement; will remain in his role through the first-quarter earnings call
  • Successor expected to be appointed by the end of the second quarter

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) today announced that Rasesh Patel, President, NRG Consumer, has decided to retire, effective May 19, 2025. Afterward, Mr. Patel will remain available in an advisory role to ensure a seamless transition. The Company anticipates naming a successor during the second quarter.

"Rasesh has been instrumental in executing strategic priorities and driving innovation while shaping a lasting, consumer-focused company culture. Under his leadership, we integrated our Vivint and home energy platforms to form a powerful Consumer platform, positioning NRG for long-term success,” said Larry Coben, Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer. “While I am sorry to see him go, on behalf of the Board of Directors and all of NRG, I want to celebrate his many accomplishments, thank Rasesh for his outstanding leadership and dedication, and wish him well in his next chapter."

Mr. Patel joined NRG in March 2023 as President of Smart Home following the acquisition of Vivint Smart Home. In March 2024, he expanded his role to lead all of NRG’s Consumer businesses, including Home Energy and Smart Home.

"Leading the integration of Smart Home and Home Energy at NRG has been an honor. We set ambitious goals and executed with focus, passion, and teamwork, delivering a smarter, cleaner, and safer home ecosystem for customers," said Mr. Patel. "I am especially proud of our team’s dedication to pioneering the first-of-its-kind residential virtual power plant (VPP) offering—an achievement made possible by our vision of seamlessly integrating smart home technologies with energy solutions and the trusted relationships we have built with our customers."

Mr. Patel continued, "It has been a privilege to lead and collaborate with such world-class talent in developing a scalable platform that positions NRG as the leader in the evolving energy and smart home landscape. As I step into this next chapter, I am excited to turn my focus to advisory opportunities, philanthropic work, and traveling with my wife, Suchi. I remain deeply confident in NRG’s future and its leadership in this dynamic industry. As a long-term shareholder, I look forward to witnessing NRG’s continued success in creating value for all stakeholders."

About NRG

NRG Energy Inc. is a leading energy and home services company powered by people and our passion for a smarter, cleaner, and more connected future. A Fortune 500 company operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions that help people, organizations, and businesses achieve their goals while also advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice. More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

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NRG undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated herein include, among others, general economic conditions; hazards customary in the power industry; the inability to execute NRG’s strategies, initiatives, or partnerships; legislative and regulatory changes; and the other risks and uncertainties detailed in NRG’s most recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed with or furnished to the SEC at www.sec.gov.

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Source: NRG Energy Inc.

FAQ

When will NRG Energy's Consumer President Rasesh Patel retire?

Rasesh Patel will retire from NRG Energy effective May 19, 2025, but will remain available in an advisory role to ensure a smooth transition.

What major achievements did Rasesh Patel accomplish at NRG Energy?

Patel led the integration of Vivint and home energy platforms into NRG's Consumer platform and pioneered the first-of-its-kind residential virtual power plant (VPP) offering.

When will NRG announce Rasesh Patel's successor?

NRG Energy expects to announce Patel's successor during the second quarter.

What was Rasesh Patel's role at NRG Energy before becoming President of Consumer?

Patel joined NRG in March 2023 as President of Smart Home following the Vivint Smart Home acquisition, before expanding his role to lead all Consumer businesses in March 2024.
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