Dave Lesar serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CenterPoint Energy, a leading American energy delivery company that provides electricity and natural gas services to millions of customers across several states. Lesar assumed the role of CEO in July 2020, after joining the company as Executive Chairman of the Board in May 2020.
Dave Lesar holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Before joining CenterPoint Energy, Lesar had a long and distinguished career in the energy industry. He spent over 25 years at Halliburton, one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy sector. Lesar joined Halliburton in 1993 as the Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration, and he took on various leadership roles within the company, including Chief Financial Officer (CFO), President, and Chief Operating Officer (COO). In 2000, he was appointed as the CEO of Halliburton, a position he held until his retirement in 2017.
Under Lesar's leadership, Halliburton experienced significant growth and expanded its operations globally. He played a key role in navigating the company through various challenges, including market fluctuations, regulatory changes, and geopolitical events. Lesar's tenure at Halliburton earned him a reputation as a strategic and effective leader in the energy industry.
As the CEO of CenterPoint Energy, Dave Lesar is responsible for guiding the company's strategic direction, ensuring the delivery of reliable and sustainable energy to its customers, and driving growth through investments in infrastructure and technology. Lesar's extensive experience and expertise in the energy sector position him well to lead CenterPoint Energy into the future.
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