Vistra Energy (VST) Appoints Bill Pitesa to its Board

Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced a new addition to its board of directors following the closing of the Energy Harbor acquisition. Effective today, John W. (Bill) Pitesa, a former chief nuclear officer for Duke Energy with more than 40 years in the nuclear industry, has been appointed as independent director. In addition, Vistra converted its existing Nuclear Oversight Advisory Board to a standing committee of the board, renamed the Nuclear Oversight Committee with Mr. Pitesa serving as chair.

"We are pleased to welcome Bill Pitesa during this exciting time for our company," said Scott Helm, Vistra's chairman of the board. "Bill's experience and expertise will be a tremendous asset to the board's continued oversight of the safe and efficient operation of the company's expanded nuclear fleet, which is now the second-largest competitive nuclear fleet in the country."

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