CenterPoint Energy names Russell Wright chief accounting officer as Kristie Colvin retires
CenterPoint Energy said its Chief Accounting Officer, Kristie L. Colvin, will retire, with her role ending March 2, 2026 and her retirement from the company effective June 1, 2026. The company appointed Russell K. Wright, its current Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, as successor effective March 2, 2026, and the filing says Colvin's retirement is not the result of any disagreement on operations, policies, controls or accounting matters.
Key points
- Kristie L. Colvin notified the company on February 18, 2026 of her intent to retire; she moves to an advisory role until her retirement on June 1, 2026.
- Russell K. Wright, 42, was appointed Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer effective March 2, 2026; he is a certified public accountant.
- Wright will receive a base salary of $330,000 per year, a 45% target short-term incentive and an 80% target long-term incentive, each as a share of base salary.
- The filing states Colvin's decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company on accounting or financial matters.
The filing
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