---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001130310-25-000129"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CNP"
cik: "0001130310"
company_name: "CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC"
filed_at: "2025-10-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T04:09:16.069665+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason P. Wells appointed Chair of Board; Christopher H. Franklin named Lead Director

## Summary
- Jason P. Wells, CEO and President, appointed Chair of Board effective immediately.
- Board created Lead Director position; independent director Christopher H. Franklin appointed to serve effective immediately.
- Wells appointment leverages his utility industry experience to lead execution of long-term strategy including $65B 10-year capital plan.
- Franklin brings significant utility leadership experience and public company board experience to role.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001130310-25-000129
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CNP
- cik: 0001130310
- company_name: CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC
- filed_at: 2025-10-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130310/000113031025000129/0001130310-25-000129-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130310/000113031025000129/cnp-20251008.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
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