PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC 8-K

What Happened
Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PEG) announced that, on January 20, 2026, its Board of Directors elected Geisha J. Williams as a new director, with her term to begin March 1, 2026. The Board has determined Ms. Williams is an independent director under NYSE and SEC rules. A press release announcing the election was issued January 21, 2026.

Key Details

• Election date: January 20, 2026; effective start date: March 1, 2026.
• Independence: Board determined Ms. Williams is independent under NYSE and Securities Exchange Act standards.
• Compensation: Ms. Williams will participate in the company’s non‑management director compensation plans as described in PEG’s March 13, 2025 proxy.
• Other notes: Committee assignments have not yet been decided; no related‑party transactions or arrangements requiring disclosure were reported.

Why It Matters
A new independent director can affect board oversight and governance priorities. For investors, this is a routine board change (no related transactions disclosed) but worth noting for potential impacts on governance, committee composition, and shareholder oversight. The company’s formal announcement and proxy disclosures provide details on director pay and governance standards.