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Get VST alertsJames A. Burke is recorded as Board Member at Vistra Corp. (VST) since April 30, 2025 and CEO and COO at Vistra Corp. (VST). The newest filing on record that lists James A. Burke as CEO at Vistra Corp. (VST) is dated March 18, 2026. The newest filing on record that lists James A. Burke as COO at Vistra Corp. (VST) is dated March 30, 2020. Vistra Corp. reported in an 8-K filed May 6, 2024 that James A. Burke was appointed Director, effective May 1, 2024. Vistra Corp. reported in an 8-K filed July 21, 2022 that James A. Burke was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2022. Vistra Corp. reported in an 8-K filed July 21, 2022 that James A. Burke was appointed director, effective August 1, 2022. The proxy statement of Vistra Corp. reports total compensation of $15,989,188 for James A. Burke in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $1,391,731. Disclosed compensation is on record for 9 fiscal years. Vistra Corp. is classified in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry within the Utilities sector. Other leadership on record at Vistra Corp. includes James Burke (CEO, CFO, COO and Board Member), Scott B. Helm (Chairman), DavidCampbell Former (CFO) and 7 others.
“As a result, Scott B. Helm, Hilary E. Ackermann, Arcilia C. Acosta, Gavin R. Baiera, Paul M. Barbas, James A. Burke, Lisa Crutchfield, Julie A. Lagacy, John W. (Bill) Pitesa and John R. Sult were elected to the Board.”
“Mr. Burke’s appointment as director is part of the Company’s previously announced succession plan involving the appointment of Mr. Burke as Chief Executive Officer and director upon the transition of Curtis A. Morgan from the Company effective as of the Effective Date.”
2025-04-30–present
Start not stated–present
Last confirmed March 18, 2026
Start not stated–present
Last confirmed March 30, 2020
Start not stated–2022-04-04
Last confirmed by a filing; no departure on record
VST
Utilities - Independent Power Producers · Utilities
CEO, COO, Board Member
2025-04-30–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Vistra Corp. (VST) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $1,391,731 | $15,989,188 |
| 2024 | Vistra Corp. (VST) | President & Chief Executive Officer | $1,337,885 | $12,236,044 |
| 2023 | Vistra Corp. (VST) | President & Chief Executive Officer | $1,262,596 | $10,453,376 |
| 2022 | Vistra Corp. (VST) | President & Chief Executive Officer | $1,014,847 | $8,559,824 |
| 2021 | Vistra Corp. (VST) | President & Chief Executive Officer | $853,077 | $5,092,516 |
| 2020 | Vistra Corp. (VST) | President & Chief Executive Officer | $842,885 | $5,002,024 |
| 2019 | Vistra Corp. (VST) | President & Chief Financial Officer | $800,000 | $4,775,152 |
| 2018 | Vistra Corp. (VST) | President & CFO | $781,539 | $5,944,386 |
| 2017 | Vistra Corp. (VST) | EVP and Chief Operating Officer | $750,000 | $3,969,570 |
