CEO | New Generation Power

This year’s “Thought Leader of the Year” is Doyle N. Beneby, for his leadership and vision to inspire the global energy ecosystem. Doyle Beneby is Chief Executive Officer of New Generation Power International. Prior to joining the company, Beneby, a seasoned energy executive, served as President and Chief Executive Officer for CPS Energy, the largest municipal electric and gas utility in the United States with annual operating revenues over $2.5 billion and an asset base of $11 billion. Under his leadership, CPS Energy transformed its generation fleet to one of the most diversified in the country, with an emphasis on low-carbon and renewable sources.

Prior to leading CPS Energy, Beneby served most recently as President of Exelon Power. He has also held senior executive positions at Florida Power & Light Co., Consumers Energy Co., PECO Energy, and ComEd. He has been an independent director of Capital Power Corp. since 2012.