Martin Nesbitt

CenterPoint Energy Implements Independent Board Leadership and Governance Structure

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) (CenterPoint or the Company) today announced the unanimous decision of the CenterPoint Boards Independent Directors to implement a new independent board leadership and governance structure.

Key Points: 
  • CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) (CenterPoint or the Company) today announced the unanimous decision of the CenterPoint Boards Independent Directors to implement a new independent board leadership and governance structure.
  • The Board named Martin Nesbitt, chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee, as its new independent board chairman, effective immediately.
  • To institute the Companys new governance structure, this independent seat replaces the position of Executive Chairman.
  • I am honored to have been selected to lead CenterPoint as independent Chairman of the Board and on behalf of the Board, we express our deepest gratitude and respect for Milton, who has served CenterPoint and its stakeholders tirelessly for nearly 30 years.

The Vistria Group Continues Rapid Growth with the Additions of Chief Talent Officer, Four Other Key Hires

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

These additions continue a period of rapid growth for the firm, which has raised over $3.3 billion across its funds and co-investment vehicles since 2013.

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  • These additions continue a period of rapid growth for the firm, which has raised over $3.3 billion across its funds and co-investment vehicles since 2013.
  • Vistria has invested in 27 platforms across its funds and, with the addition of these recent hires, employs 38 professionals.
  • These individuals embody that ethos," said Marty Nesbitt, co-CEO and Senior Partner at Vistria.
  • As Vistria's Chief Talent Officer, Mary DaSilva is responsible for leading the firm's internal and external talent strategy.

Chewy Appoints Martin H. Nesbitt to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Chewy (NYSE: CHWY), a trusted online destination for pet parents, announced today the appointment of Martin H. Marty Nesbitt to the companys Board of Directors.

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  • Chewy (NYSE: CHWY), a trusted online destination for pet parents, announced today the appointment of Martin H. Marty Nesbitt to the companys Board of Directors.
  • A former Investment Manager at LaSalle Partners, Nesbitt currently serves on the Board of Directors of Jones Lang LaSalle, American Airlines Group and CenterPoint Energy.
  • In addition to his expertise in the sectors noted above, Nesbitt has broad experience as an innovator and entrepreneur.
  • Previously, Nesbitt held board membership positions with the Chicago Housing Authority, where he was Chairman of the Board, and the Chicago 2016 Olympic Committee.

CenterPoint Energy Announces Landmark Actions: Significant Equity Investment, New Board Directors and New Board Committee

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Thursday, May 7, 2020

With the significant equity investment announced today, CenterPoint Energy has strengthened its financial position and provided additional certainty to stakeholders.

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  • With the significant equity investment announced today, CenterPoint Energy has strengthened its financial position and provided additional certainty to stakeholders.
  • CenterPoint Energy has also bolstered its Board composition with the appointment of two new highly qualified directors, David J. Lesar and Barry T. Smitherman, bringing the total number of directors on the Board to 10.
  • New Business Review and Evaluation Committee of the Board; Investor Day
    In addition to the new director appointments, the Board has formed a new Business Review and Evaluation Committee of the Board (the "Committee").
  • The Committee will be comprised of five members, including current Board directors Martin Nesbitt and Phillip Smith, and new Board directors David Lesar (who will chair the Committee) and Barry Smitherman.