CenterPoint Energy adds new Board Members, Manuel Miranda and Laurie Fitch

Group 1 - CenterPoint Energy has elected two new members to its Board of Directors, Manuel Miranda and Laurie Fitch, effective April 16, 2025 [1][2][3] - The company is focused on divesting non-regulated and non-core businesses to enhance the resilience, reliability, and safety of its systems, aiming to build the most resilient coastal grid in the country [2][3][7] - The new board members bring extensive experience in the utility and infrastructure sectors, particularly in system reliability, infrastructure growth, and climate resilience [3][7] Group 2 - Manuel Miranda has 40 years of experience in the utility industry, notably improving hurricane resiliency at Florida Power & Light, and has led efforts for 47 tropical storms and hurricanes [4][5] - Laurie Fitch has a strong background in investment and advisory roles within the global power sector, having worked at PJT Partners and Morgan Stanley, and has significant experience in the utility and infrastructure sectors [6][8] - CenterPoint Energy serves approximately 7 million metered customers across multiple states and has approximately $44 billion in assets as of December 31, 2024 [9]