Leadership changeRegulatory filing
What was reported
On August 4, 2026, Robert Lawless, Chair of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Constellation Energy Corporation (the “Company”), retired from the Board. In connection with the retirement of Mr. Lawless as Chair of the Board, the Board elected Joseph Dominguez, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, to serve as Chair of the Board, effective August 4, 2026. As a result of Mr. Dominguez being named Chair of the Board, Charles Harrington, Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, will also serve as Lead Independent Director of the Board.U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR) · 8-K: 8-K · Aug 5, 2026 · Open the source ↗
What the evidence supports
Constellation Energy told the SEC (Form 8-K, Item 5.02) that there was a change involving its directors or officers, or their pay arrangements. The filing gives Aug 4, 2026 as the date of the earliest event reported.
What remains unknown
The reasons for the change beyond those stated, and what it means for the company's strategy or results.
Figures as stated
Numbers exactly as written in the source. We don’t annualise, convert or add them up.
| Figure | In context |
|---|---|
| $50,000 | “In addition to the standard compensation for directors disclosed in the Company’s proxy statement, Mr. Harrington will receive an annual cash retainer equal to $50,000 for his service as Lead Independent Director.” Mentions: cash |
Source passages
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Form 8-K, Item 5.02 textOn August 4, 2026, Robert Lawless, Chair of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Constellation Energy Corporation (the “Company”), retired from the Board. In connection with the retirement of Mr. Lawless as Chair of the Board, the Board elected Joseph Dominguez, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, to serve as Chair of the Board, effective August 4, 2026. As a result of Mr. Dominguez being named Chair of the Board, Charles Harrington, Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, will also serve as Lead Independent Director of the Board.U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR) · 8-K: 8-K · Aug 5, 2026 · Open the source ↗
Amount stated in the filingIn addition to the standard compensation for directors disclosed in the Company’s proxy statement, Mr. Harrington will receive an annual cash retainer equal to $50,000 for his service as Lead Independent Director.U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR) · 8-K: 8-K · Aug 5, 2026 · Open the source ↗
Revision history
- Revision 1 · Nov 11, 2026, 21:10 UTC
Constellation Energy reports changes involving its directors or officers (Form 8-K, Item 5.02)
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