Kenny Coleman
About Kenny Coleman
Kenny Coleman serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at CenterPoint Energy, a position he has held since 2020. With extensive experience in leadership roles at companies such as Georgia Power and Southern Company, he has significantly contributed to sustainability initiatives and renewable energy strategies.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Kenny Coleman serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at CenterPoint Energy. He has held this position since 2020 and is based in Houston, Texas. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's information technology strategy and operations, ensuring that technology aligns with business objectives.
Previous Experience at Georgia Power Company
Coleman worked at Georgia Power Company in various capacities. He served as Senior Vice President of Marketing from 2015 to 2017, where he focused on enhancing customer engagement and marketing strategies. Additionally, he was the Interim President and CEO of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce from 2019 to 2020, and he held the position of Senior Vice President and Executive Director of Infrastructure Projects for the City of Atlanta in 2019.
Leadership at Southern Company
Kenny Coleman held multiple roles at Southern Company, including Vice President of the Southern Division from 2008 to 2011 and Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer from 2011 to 2015. He also worked as a Project Manager in Operations from 2018 to 2019 and as Director of Sales and Marketing from 2006 to 2008. During his tenure, he led initiatives that significantly advanced renewable energy and electric vehicle strategies.
Education and Expertise
Coleman earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Studies from the University of New Haven. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Alabama. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic leadership and technology management within the energy sector.
Achievements in Economic Development
Kenny Coleman served as Chairman of the 'Imagine a Greater Montgomery' program, which successfully created over 10,000 new jobs and attracted more than $2 billion in capital investment. He also orchestrated a Smart Cities partnership between Georgia Power and the City of Atlanta, aimed at achieving sustainability goals, including a strategy for 100% renewable energy by 2035.