AES's Bernerd Da Santos departs to join Fluence Energy as EVP & COO

AES CORP

Da Santos's employment and advisory roles at AES terminate effective Sept 14, 2026; he joined Fluence Energy as EVP & COO.
He had transitioned in April 2026 from President US & Renewables to Chairman of AES Clean Energy Board and Senior Strategic Advisor.
Separation Agreement grants 1x annualized base salary plus 2026 target bonus, pro-rata bonus, and retirement benefits per AES Severance Plan.
Agreement includes customary confidentiality, non-solicitation, and non-disparagement covenants; full text to be filed with Q3 10-Q.

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Departed

Bernerd Da Santos

Chairman of the AES Clean Energy Board and Senior Strategic Advisor to the President

AES · AES CORP

Effective: 2026-09-14
Filed: September 16, 2026, 4:19 PM ET

On September 14, 2026, the Company and Mr. Da Santos determined that Mr. Da Santos would depart from such position and his employment with the Company would terminate effective September 14, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Bernerd Da Santos departed as Chairman of the AES Clean Energy Board and Senior Strategic Advisor to the President at AES CORP.

Action: departed
Role: Chairman of the AES Clean Energy Board and Senior Strategic Advisor to the President

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On September 14, 2026, the Company and Mr. Da Santos determined that Mr. Da Santos would depart from such position and his employment with the Company would terminate effective September 14, 2026.

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