Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> May 31, 2001
LEONARD BLUHM is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of
NRG Energy, Inc. Mr. Bluhm's financial experience spans over 25 years
with electric power generation businesses such as NRG Energy, Inc., its
former affiliate Cogen-America Corporation (CogenAmerica) and NRG's
parent organization, Xcel energy (previously Northern States Power
Company). His strong energy background has been complemented with
senior-level involvement in strategy development and implementation as
well as international operations. Previous NRG positions held by Mr.
Bluhm include Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Vice
President-Finance, Director of International Operations and Manager of
Acquisitions and Special Projects. Prior to his association with NRG in
1991, Mr. Bluhm held numerous positions in the finance area of NSP,
having joined NSP in 1971. Mr. Bluhm holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Accounting and a Master's degree in Business Administration, both from
the University of Minnesota (USA). Mr. Bluhm is a member of various
Boards including COBEE, NEO, and MEC and is a member of committees
serving other US and international interests of NRG. Profile
Mr. Bluhm: NRG is a competitive power producer. By that we mean that we
are in the business of owning and operating power production
