Darren Olagues

Darren Olagues serves as the Chief Development Officer for Talen Energy.  In this capacity, he leads the company’s corporate strategy and development activities.

Mr. Olagues has over 25 years of energy experience, serving in a variety of leadership roles throughout his career.  Before joining Talen Energy, he was Chief Financial Officer and Senior Advisor for independent power producer GenOn Energy, where he currently serves on the Board of Directors.  Mr. Olagues also held various leadership roles with Cleco affiliated companies, including President and CEO of Cleco Corporate Holdings and President of Cleco Power where he led its $4.7 billion take private transaction.  Prior to his tenure with Cleco, he held financial leadership roles at Exelon Corporation and Sithe Energies.

A graduate of Tulane University, New Orleans, Mr. Olagues has bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business/Management.