Kathleen Cassard

Kathleen Cassard is an experienced professional with a diverse background in portfolio management, transformation, and innovation, currently serving as a Portfolio Manager at NRG Energy since January 2021, while also holding roles as Innovation Manager and Transformation Manager. At NRG Energy, Kathleen has successfully strategized growth opportunities, implemented Agile methodologies for product delivery, and facilitated asset sales, contributing to significant cost reductions and enhanced cross-selling initiatives. Prior positions include Transformation Manager at Direct Energy, where project management encompassed legal, regulatory, and procurement efforts, and a range of roles at Weatherford, leading sales transformations and managing engineering teams. Kathleen's academic credentials include an MBA from Texas McCombs School of Business, a Master's in Engineering Management from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Houston.