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Darren Olagues

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Chief Development Officer at Talen Energy
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Darren Olagues is the Chief Development Officer at Talen Energy, where he spearheads corporate strategy and development. With over 25 years in the energy sector, his career includes pivotal roles such as CFO at GenOn Energy and CEO of Cleco Corporate Holdings. He holds a bachelors degree from Tulane University.

Based in Houston, Darren is a coffee enthusiast who enjoys exploring new coffee shops in search of the perfect brew. His other interests include trying new local food spots and the unique hobby of houseboat renovation, reflecting a passion for hands-on projects and local culture.

He played a key role in leading Clecos $4. 7 billion take-private transaction.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Chief Development Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
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Energy Sector M&A
As Chief Development Officer, he leads corporate strategy and M&A activities for Talen Energy and previously led a major take-private transaction at Cleco.
Financial Restructuring
Served as CFO for GenOn Energy, helping the company successfully emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Chief Development Officer
Talen Energy
2-2024
Board Member
GenOn Energy
12-2018 - 2-2024
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
GenOn Energy
7-2007 - 2-2017
SVP-Unregulated Operations, CFO, President-Cleco Power, CEO- Cleco
Cleco Corporation
In the press

Media appearances

Talen Energy Announces Strategic Realignment of Executive Management. Featured in Talen Energy Investor Relations
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Talen Energy names new president, CFO, more in leadership shakeup. Featured in Houston Business Journal
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Education
1988 - 1992
Bachelor's degree
Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business
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