NRG Energy
Kim Hales has over two decades of experience in the energy sector, currently serving as the Chief Data and AI Officer at NRG Energy since January 2004, with previous roles including SVP of IT, VP of Renewables IT, and Senior Director of IT Security and Planning. Prior to this, Kim held various positions at Reliant Energy, including Senior Manager of Commercial Applications, and also worked as an independent consultant for several companies. Kim's early career included roles as a Senior Consultant at EnForm Technology and a QA Analyst at Mission Critical Software. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Houston, earned between 1990 and 1995.