Invenergy Appoints Jim Murphy As CEO And Michael Polsky As Executive Chairman In Executive Leadership Shakeup

Invenergy, North America’s largest privately held independent power producer and energy infrastructure innovator, has announced changes to its executive leadership team. Founder Michael Polsky will assume the role of Executive Chairman, while Co-Founder and longtime President Jim Murphy will take over as the company’s CEO. Additionally, Chief Commercial Officer Jim Shield will become President of Invenergy Power, overseeing the company’s expanding natural gas and data center development operations.

Michael Polsky emphasized that the leadership changes are designed to strengthen the company’s structure and position Invenergy for growth in an increasingly dynamic energy market. He highlighted the company’s achievements over the past 25 years and expressed confidence in Murphy, his business partner for 35 years, as he transitions into the CEO role.

Jim Murphy, now CEO, expressed honor in assuming the position and reiterated his commitment to meeting customers’ growing demand for affordable and reliable energy. He noted that under Polsky’s leadership, Invenergy has built a business grounded in deep market knowledge, disciplined decision-making, and trust earned through consistent execution, and he intends to maintain these guiding principles moving forward.

Jim Shield, as President of Invenergy Power, will lead the company’s expanding natural gas and data center projects. He noted that customer demand for capacity is growing and that Invenergy has the capability and discipline to meet these needs. Polsky added that Shield’s experience, judgment, and strong customer relationships make him well-suited to lead this growing segment of the business.

These leadership moves further strengthen Invenergy’s ability to deliver reliable energy as demand continues to grow at an unprecedented pace. Since its founding in 2001, Invenergy has developed over 220 projects totaling 38 GW of power infrastructure across various technologies and has raised more than $75 billion in capital. The company remains focused on delivering reliable, affordable energy solutions that meet its customers’ long-term needs.