Brian Landrum

Brian Landrum is executive vice president and chief operating officer for Reliant Energy. He is responsible for the company’s four operational functions, which include retail marketing, ERCOT supply, plant operations and commercial operations. Landrum joined Reliant in November 1999. He has held positions of increasing responsibility including senior vice president, retail operations, followed by president, Reliant Energy Retail Services, and senior vice president, commercial and retail operations and information technology. Before joining Reliant, Landrum worked for Compaq Computer Corporation. During that time, he held the position of general manager of the worldwide commercial displays business unit. Prior to his service at Compaq, Landrum spent 10 years in general management and information technology consulting with McKinsey & Company and Accenture in the United States, Mexico and Europe. Landrum currently serves on the board of directors of both Central Houston and Rebuilding Together Houston. Landrum earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Stanford University and received his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Chicago.