DTE Energy Company filed a Form 8-K on September 4, 2026, disclosing that Director David A. Thomas announced his intent to retire from the company's Board of Directors, effective September 3, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Retirement announcement: David A. Thomas notified DTE Energy of his intent to retire from the Board of Directors effective September 3, 2026.
  • 13 years of service: According to the filing, Dr. Thomas served on the Board for 13 years.
  • No disagreement: The filing states the retirement "is not a result of any disagreement with management or the Board."
  • Announcement date: Dr. Thomas made his retirement announcement on September 1, 2026.

DTE Energy Board Departure: Dr. Thomas Exits After 13 Years

DTE Energy Company (NYSE:DTE) disclosed under Item 5.02 of its Form 8-K that David A. Thomas, a member of the company's Board of Directors, announced on September 1, 2026 his intent to retire, with the retirement taking effect as of September 3, 2026. The filing was signed and submitted on September 4, 2026 by Lisa A. Muschong, Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff.

According to the filing, Dr. Thomas's departure follows 13 years of service on the Board. The company explicitly stated that his "decision to retire after 13 years of service is not a result of any disagreement with management or the Board." The filing does not identify a successor or provide details regarding any plans to fill the resulting board vacancy.

DTE Energy has multiple securities registered on the New York Stock Exchange, including its common stock (DTE), as well as several series of Junior Subordinated Debentures trading under the symbols DTW, DTB, DTG, and DTK, as listed on the filing's cover page.

What Was Disclosed

The filing reported the planned retirement of Board Director David A. Thomas, effective September 3, 2026, after 13 years of service, and confirmed the departure was not related to any disagreement with management or the Board.