Summary
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) announced a significant leadership transition as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer James S. Brian intends to retire on November 30, 2007. Mr. Brian, a long-tenured employee with over 30 years of service, has held various executive roles within the company and its predecessors. This retirement marks the end of a long and presumably valuable tenure for the company.
Key Highlights
- 1Retirement of Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, James S. Brian, effective November 30, 2007.
- 2Mr. Brian has been with CenterPoint Energy and its predecessors for over 30 years.
- 3Mr. Brian has held multiple executive positions during his extensive career with the company.
- 4Walter L. Fitzgerald, currently Vice President and Controller, will assume the Chief Accounting Officer duties.
- 5Mr. Fitzgerald's appointment as Chief Accounting Officer is effective December 1, 2007.
- 6Mr. Fitzgerald has served as Vice President and Controller for the past six years.
Frequently Asked Questions
James S. Brian, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, is retiring from CenterPoint Energy.
Mr. Brian's retirement is effective November 30, 2007.
Walter L. Fitzgerald, currently Vice President and Controller, will assume the duties of Chief Accounting Officer.
Mr. Fitzgerald's appointment as Chief Accounting Officer will be effective December 1, 2007.
Mr. Fitzgerald has served as Vice President and Controller of the Company for the last six years.