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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Constellation Energy (CEG)

Constellation names new CFO and promotes leaders ahead of Calpine deal close

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Constellation Energy said senior leadership changes will take effect when its acquisition of Calpine closes, which is expected in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to Department of Justice clearance. Shane Smith, currently Senior Vice President, Treasury and Credit, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, replacing Daniel Eggers in that role. The filing does not include any financial results or guidance.

Key points

  • Shane Smith becomes Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at the Calpine closing, with a $725,000 base salary and an 85% annual incentive target.
  • Daniel Eggers moves from Chief Financial Officer to Senior Executive Vice President, Finance and Data Economy.
  • Kathleen Barrón plans to retire in mid-2026 and will serve as Executive Vice President and Senior Advisor to the CEO after the Calpine closing.
  • Andrew Novotny of Calpine will become Senior Executive Vice President, Constellation Power Operations, and will also serve as President and CEO of Calpine.

The filing

CompanyConstellation Energy (CEG)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECNov 21, 2025, 8:00 AM ET
Accession number0001868275-25-000107

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:21 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on November 21, 2025.

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