Gin Kinney

Gin Kirkland Kinney has more than 20 years of experience in marketing, communications and business development, and a strong foundation in the global energy industry of more than 10 years. Gin is currently the Vice President of Communications and Marketing for NRG Energy, the leading integrated power company in the US serving nearly 4 million customers in competitive markets across the nation. She oversees all corporate and retail communications and leads the corporate and business marketing teams. She guides both marketing and communications with a focus on building a well-rounded company culture, shaping external thought leadership, enhancing customer experiences and driving business growth.

Her knowledge and involvement have been an asset from the development and finance of large-scale solar and alternative energy projects to the growth and transformation of a multi-disciplinary, digitally driven marketing and communication organization. An active member of the community, Gin serves as an Advisor for Fashion Makes Change, a global organization driving sustainable practices in the garment and accessories industry. She is also on the Advisory Board of the Hawthorn Club for Executive Women in Energy. She is a member of Chief, Chief Marketing Officer Council, and Leader 50 Organization.

Gin holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Georgia. An empty nester, Gin’s son Gunnar is a freshman at University of Texas and her daughter Ana is a recent college graduate pursuing a career in the sustainability sector.