---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-23-066848"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NRG"
cik: "0001013871"
company_name: "NRG ENERGY, INC."
filed_at: "2023-06-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-14T08:51:57.476169+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NRG Energy appoints Bruce Chung as CFO effective June 1, replacing Alberto Fornaro

## Summary
- Bruce Chung, 49, previously EVP of Strategy, M&A and NRG Services, named CFO effective June 1, 2023.
- Alberto Fornaro transitions to strategic advisor until September 1, 2023; departure not due to any disagreement.
- Chung receives $700K base salary, $700K equity grant (33% RSUs, 67% RPSUs), annual target bonus 100% of salary.
- Chung also participates in Long-Term Incentive Plan valued at 350% of base salary and Executive Severance Plan.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-23-066848
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NRG
- cik: 0001013871
- company_name: NRG ENERGY, INC.
- filed_at: 2023-06-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1013871/000110465923066848/0001104659-23-066848-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1013871/000110465923066848/tm2317527d1_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Bruce Chung was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at NRG ENERGY, INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  source text: On May 31, 2023, Bruce Chung, age 49, was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NRG Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), effective June 1, 2023.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1013871/000110465923066848/0001104659-23-066848-index.htm
- Executive change
  Alberto Fornaro changed role as Chief Financial Officer at NRG ENERGY, INC..
  - Action: transitioned
  - Role: Chief Financial Officer
  source text: Effective June 1, 2023, Mr. Alberto Fornaro transitioned from Chief Financial Officer and from his positions with the Company and its subsidiaries.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1013871/000110465923066848/0001104659-23-066848-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.