Tony Horton and Jeffrey S. Stein Join Sunnova Board as Independent Directors
Establishes Special Committee to Support Ongoing Capital Structure Initiatives
Sunnova Energy International Inc., an industry-leading adaptive energy services company, announced the appointment of Tony Horton and Jeffrey S. Stein as independent Class I directors to its Board of Directors, effective April 11, 2025.
Mr. Horton and Mr. Stein bring deep experience guiding companies through value maximizing capital structure transactions and periods of transformation. Their appointments underscore Sunnova’s commitment to strong governance and enhancing the expertise of its Board.
Mr. Horton brings extensive financial and business leadership expertise to the Board, having served in senior leadership and director roles across a range of public and private companies. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of AR Horton Advisors, Lead Independent Director for Team, Inc., and Independent Director for both Equiniti Trust Company and Talen Energy Corporation. With more than 25 years of energy and technology experience, including senior leadership roles at Energy Future Holdings Corporation and TXU Energy, Mr. Horton offers deep strategic insights and has a strong track record of guiding companies through turnarounds and restructuring matters.
Mr. Stein brings more than 30 years of investment and financial services expertise to the Board, along with extensive experience as a corporate executive and director of both public and private companies. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Stein Advisors LLC, a financial advisory firm serving public and private companies and institutional investors. Mr. Stein currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ambac Financial Group, Inc. With deep experience in both debt and equity markets, particularly in distressed and special situations, Mr. Stein brings valuable financial insight and a proven ability to navigate complex situations.
In connection with these appointments, Sunnova has formed a Special Committee of the Board, consisting of Mr. Horton and Mr. Stein. The Special Committee will be responsible for evaluating the Company’s capital structure and financial condition and assessing and negotiating transactions and/or other strategic alternatives for the Company and its stakeholders. In addition to serving on the Special Committee, Mr. Horton will serve as a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation and Human Capital Committee and Mr. Stein will serve as a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating, Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committee.
Mary Yang and Akbar Mohamad have stepped down from their roles on the Company’s Board, effective April 11, 2025, and April 7, 2025, respectively. Sunnova is grateful for their contributions during their tenure and wishes them continued success in their future endeavors.
Additionally, in accordance with the Company’s governing documents and to establish an equal balance of membership among the classes of directors, Chief Executive Officer Paul Mathews has been reappointed to the Board as a Class III Director, transitioning from his prior role as a Class I Director. Mr. Mathews’s service on the board continues uninterrupted and he continues to lead Sunnova’s financial and operational strategies as CEO.
These governance changes reflect the Board’s commitment to taking proactive steps to support ongoing capital structure discussions with its key financial partners. Sunnova remains focused on stabilizing the Company’s financial foundation and positioning the business for long-term success.
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