# David Bauer

> David P. Bauer is the Buffalo-based president and chief executive officer of National Fuel Gas Company. A Boston College accounting graduate and former PwC accountant, he joined National Fuel in 2001, led finance and its pipeline and storage subsidiary, and became CEO in July 2019. In October 2026, the company completed its Ohio utility acquisition and announced a planned separation of upstream and gathering operations, with Bauer expected to remain CEO of the regulated business.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at National Fuel Gas Company
- **Organizations:** National Fuel Gas Company, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, American Gas Association, Invest Buffalo Niagara, YMCA Buffalo Niagara, Canisius University, Diocese of Buffalo, Buffalo Niagara Partnership, National Petroleum Council
- **Education:** B.S. in Accounting, Boston College
- **Known for:** Advanced from public accounting through finance and operating leadership to CEO of National Fuel., Oversaw pipeline and storage operations and infrastructure modernization and expansion as Supply president., Led National Fuel during its 2020 acquisition of Shell’s integrated Pennsylvania upstream and midstream assets.

## Career timeline

- **1991–2001** — Worked in public accounting at PwC and its predecessor.
- **2001** — Joined National Fuel Gas Company.
- **2004** — Joined the executive team; held assistant treasurer or treasurer roles across operating subsidiaries during 2004–2019.
- **2010** — Became Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, effective July 1.
- **2016** — Became President of National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation in February.
- **2019** — Succeeded Ronald J. Tanski as President and CEO on July 1.
- **2020** — Began service on National Fuel’s board of directors.
- **2026** — Led National Fuel as it completed its Ohio gas utility acquisition and announced a planned upstream and gathering separation.

## Achievements

- Advanced from public accounting through finance and operating leadership to CEO of National Fuel.
- Oversaw pipeline and storage operations and infrastructure modernization and expansion as Supply president.
- Led National Fuel during its 2020 acquisition of Shell’s integrated Pennsylvania upstream and midstream assets.
- Led National Fuel during completion of its Ohio gas utility acquisition on October 1, 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — October 14: National Fuel announced board approval of a plan to separate its Integrated Upstream and Gathering business. Bauer is expected to remain President and CEO of the regulated National Fuel company; completion is targeted for the second half of 2027, subject to conditions.
- **2026-10** — October 1: National Fuel completed the Ohio utility acquisition, adding approximately 335,000 customers and about 200 employees.
- **2026-09** — September 10: Bauer introduced National Fuel’s 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report.

## Links

- Website: https://www.nationalfuel.com/leadership/david-p-bauer/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bauer-3983206/

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