The Woodlands, Texas (March 18, 2026)— Priority Power, a leading and innovative energy management services, procurement and energy infrastructure development firm, today announced that Stefaan Sercu has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Brandon Schwertner, who led the company through a period of important growth and strategic development.
Sercu will guide Priority Power through its next phase of expansion, building on the company’s strong foundation and continued focus on delivering innovative energy solutions for its customers.
Sercu recently joined Priority Power’s Board of Directors and brings more than three decades of experience leading and scaling power and energy services businesses across North America. He previously held several senior roles at ENGIE, the global energy company focused on opportunities arising from the energy transition, ultimately serving as President and CEO of ENGIE’s North American generation, marketing and energy services businesses.
The Priority Power Board of Directors believe that Stefaan’s extensive background in energy services, his deep knowledge of power markets like ERCOT and PJM, and his proven success in scaling complex organizations, make him well suited to guide Priority Power through its next phase of development.
“Priority Power is uniquely positioned to expand its reach and product offerings across the U.S. and in high-growth segments to deliver clients sustainable energy solutions that accelerate the clean energy transition,” remarked Stefaan Sercu. “I am excited to partner with Priority Power’s leadership team, Board of Directors and I Squared Capital to expand our company’s business lines and geographic footprint through thoughtful innovation.”
Priority Power’s leadership team will work closely together to ensure a seamless transition while maintaining focus on serving customers and expanding the company’s capabilities.
About Priority Power
Priority Power is one of the largest independent providers of turnkey energy management services for commercial and industrial customers in the U.S. The Company helps businesses procure energy that meets their cost and sustainability goals; monetize flexibility in their load to reduce their energy costs; and upgrade their facilities’ energy infrastructure to make their operations less costly, more resilient and more sustainable. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Priority Power manages energy for more than 10,000 clients across the U.S. and has developed over $900 million of private transmission and distribution infrastructure for its customers. For more information on Priority Power, please visit www.prioritypower.com.
About Stefaan
Stefaan has extensive experience leading businesses with significant operational complexity, including multiple product lines, diverse regional markets, large teams, and active M&A programs. He also has direct experience serving the commercial & industrial (“C&I”), oil and gas, and MUSH (Municipalities, Universities, Schools, and Hospitals) segments that are central to Priority Power’s strategy.
During his time at ENGIE, Stefaan held several senior leadership roles. Most recently, he served as Managing Director of ENGIE Solutions Americas, overseeing ENGIE’s energy services activities across North America and Brazil. Previously, he served as President & CEO of ENGIE Generation North America, overseeing ENGIE’s power generation activities. He also served as President and CEO of GDF SUEZ Energy Marketing, where he led all market-facing commercial activities for the company’s generation fleet, including portfolio management and trading.
A native of Belgium, Sercu has lived in Texas for more than 25 years and resides in Houston with his family.