# James Grech

> James C. (Jim) Grech is president, chief executive officer and a director of Peabody Energy, which he joined in June 2021 after leading Wolverine Fuels. His career spans DTE Energy, CONSOL Energy and Nexus Gas Transmission. He became chair of the National Coal Council in January 2026; his planned Peabody CEO transition is May 15, 2028, followed by advisory service through May 2030.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Peabody Energy
- **Organizations:** Peabody Energy, National Coal Council, America’s Power, National Mining Association, Blue Danube Incorporated, International Energy Agency Coal Industry Advisory Board, Surface Transportation Board Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee, Wolverine Fuels (former), Nexus Gas Transmission (former), CONSOL Energy (former), DTE Energy (former)
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, Master of Business Administration, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Executive development program (non-degree), Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- **Known for:** Led Wolverine Fuels from 2018 to 2021 during its reorganisation and headquarters relocation., Led Peabody during repayment of all senior secured debt by the end of 2022., Appointed National Coal Council chair in January 2026.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2018** — Held leadership roles at DTE Energy, CONSOL Energy and Nexus Gas Transmission; exact dates are not established by the primary biographies used.
- **2018-07** — Appointed CEO of Bowie Resource Partners, subsequently renamed Wolverine Fuels.
- **2018-10** — Wolverine announced its move from Grand Junction to Sandy, Utah, and its new corporate name.
- **2021-06-01** — Became Peabody president, CEO and director, succeeding Glenn Kellow.
- **2025-12** — Signed a planned CEO transition agreement covering service until May 2028 and advice until May 2030.
- **2026-01** — Appointed chair of the National Coal Council.

## Achievements

- Led Wolverine Fuels from 2018 to 2021 during its reorganisation and headquarters relocation.
- Led Peabody during repayment of all senior secured debt by the end of 2022.
- Appointed National Coal Council chair in January 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Peabody announced on October 20 that third-quarter results and its management call were scheduled for November 4, 2026.
- **2026-09** — Peabody announced redemption of remaining 3.25% convertible notes due 2028, scheduled for November 18, 2026.
- **2026-07** — Grech discussed Centurion commissioning and expected second-half improvement; Peabody reported a second-quarter net loss attributable to common stockholders of $90.6 million.
- **2026-02** — Spoke at the February 11 White House coal event as National Coal Council chair.
- **2026-01** — Appointed chair of the restored National Coal Council.

## Links

- Website: https://peabodyenergy.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-grech-50813018

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