# Slovenia leadership changes in state-owned energy companies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slovenia-leadership-changes-in-state-owned-energy-companies
> Updated: 2026-09-06T11:09:22.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Slovenia has implemented leadership changes across its state-owned energy companies, specifically GEN Energija and the electricity trader GEN-I. Former minister Andrej Vizjak has been appointed CEO of GEN Energija for a four-year term, succeeding Nada Drobne Popović. Additionally, Jure Soklič has been named the new leader of GEN-I, replacing Maks Helbl.

These appointments are part of a broader effort to resolve complex ownership structures within the GEN ecosystem. While the state owns 100% of GEN Energija, previous cross-ownership between GEN Energija, GEN-I, and Gen-EL had limited the state’s ability to exercise full management rights. The reshuffle aims to increase direct state accountability.

The new leadership will oversee critical energy infrastructure projects, including the Krško 2 (JEK2) nuclear unit and the Mokrice hydroelectric power plant, with a focus on maintaining domestic energy security.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Slovenia reshuffles leadership at state-owned GEN energy companies

Slovenia has appointed Andrej Vizjak as CEO of GEN Energija and Jure Soklič as head of GEN-I to streamline management and oversee major projects like the Krško 2 nuclear plant.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovenia-reshuffles-leadership-at-state-owned-gen-energy-companies

### 2026-08-31: Andrej Vizjak appointed CEO of Gen energija

Andrej Vizjak has been appointed CEO of Gen energija for a four-year term, focusing on nuclear and hydroelectric projects including Krško and Mokrice.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrej-vizjak-appointed-ceo-of-gen-energija

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