CenterPoint Energy (CNP) names Manuel Miranda and Laurie Fitch to board

As part of its on-going refreshment process of its Board of Directors, CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) today announced that its shareholders elected two new members to its Board. Manuel ("Manny") Miranda, a 40-year veteran of NextEra and Florida Power & Light and Laurie Fitch, senior advisor at PJT Partners, a global, advisory-focused investment bank, join CenterPoint's Board effective April 16, 2025.

Consistent with its utility-focused strategy, CenterPoint has been delivering on its objective of divesting non-regulated and non-core businesses to invest in resilience, reliability and safety of its system and to fuel the company's long-term growth potential, all for the benefit of its customers and communities. Today's announcement continues to demonstrate progress on that strategy and particularly on the company's vision to build the most resilient coastal grid in the country.

"We are witnessing the most transformational era in our industry in the last 80 years and our Board must reflect the experience needed to meet the opportunities and challenges that we will face in the next decade. Both Manny and Laurie are well-respected thought leaders in the energy industry. They both possess a wealth of experience, and they are a perfect fit for CenterPoint's Board," said Phillip R. Smith, CenterPoint Energy's Independent Board Chair, "Each of them brings decades of relevant experience and knowledge in the utility and infrastructure sectors, especially when it comes to system reliability, infrastructure growth, climate resilience, and long-term financing strategy. We could not be more pleased to have them join us at this time."

Regarding his appointment, Miranda said, "I am honored to be joining CenterPoint's Board and bringing my perspective to the table on the critical resiliency work the company is delivering for their customers along the Gulf Coast. As we all work together to support the company's goal of building and maintaining the most resilient coastal grid in the in the nation, I look forward to sharing my experience of helping harden grids and accelerating post-event restoration efforts in climate vulnerable states."

Regarding her appointment, Fitch said, "CenterPoint has one of the strongest growth outlooks in the industry and I'm grateful to be joining the company at such pivotal time. I look forward to working with the other directors as we continue to support management in addressing the resiliency and growth opportunities of the business."

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