Former GE Capital executive brings significant financial leadership
experience to NextDecade
NextDecade LLC, a development and management company of liquefied
natural gas (LNG) projects that provides customers access to the full
LNG value chain, announced today that energy industry veteran Benjamin
Atkins has joined NextDecade as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Atkins brings substantial financial experience, particularly within the
energy sector where he has managed debt and equity investments in power
and midstream project companies.
“Benjamin brings with him a distinguished career in finance and business
leadership, including experience with high-growth energy companies,”
said Kathleen Eisbrenner, chief executive officer of NextDecade. “As
CFO, he will be an important contributor during a period of exciting
growth for NextDecade in the global LNG marketplace.”
Prior to joining NextDecade, Atkins was a senior vice president with GE
Capital for 10 years. Prior to his tenure at GE Capital, he served New
York and Boston financial services clients at McKinsey & Co and worked
as a risk manager in State Street Corporation’s Securities Finance
division.
“NextDecade is building an impressive portfolio of LNG solutions through
collaboration with its customers,” said Atkins. “The company has already
achieved remarkable momentum in its commercial and development
initiatives with the Rio Grande project in South Texas. I’m excited to
join NextDecade and look forward to contributing to its ongoing success.”
Atkins graduated as valedictorian from the U.S. Naval Academy and
proudly served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Force. He earned a Master of
Arts degree from Oxford University. Atkins is a CFA® charterholder and a
licensed Certified Public Accountant in Connecticut.
About NextDecade LLC
NextDecade, based in The Woodlands, Texas, is a global development and
management company of land-based and floating LNG projects creating
innovative opportunities in the integrated natural gas industry.
NextDecade delivers opportunities for customers to meet their unique
needs by providing access to the full spectrum of the LNG value chain,
including infrastructure development, natural gas supply, and project
ownership. In addition, NextDecade provides commercial flexibility and
strategic partnerships inside a company culture that respects the values
and needs of customers and the communities in which it operates.
NextDecade’s current focus includes its Rio Grande LNG project in
Brownsville, Texas, in addition to the Pelican Island LNG project in
Galveston, Texas. Founded in 2010, NextDecade represents a team of
industry leaders with more than 200 years of combined experience in the
full LNG value chain, including successfully closing major LNG off-take
deals, LNG/FLNG technology, and project management. The world-class team
has developed, led, closed and operated industry-leading LNG, Gas and
Electricity projects globally. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.
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