# Jamie Welch

> Jamie Welch is the Houston-based president, CEO and a director of Kinetik, the midstream energy company formed through the 2022 EagleClaw-Altus combination. A Queensland University of Technology law graduate, he previously practiced law in Melbourne and New York, held senior investment banking roles at Credit Suisse, and served as Energy Transfer Equity’s group CFO and head of business development. He is also the owner and president of Switzerland’s Yverdon Sport FC.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Kinetik
- **Organizations:** Kinetik, Yverdon Sport FC, Blackstone Energy Partners, BCP Raptor Holdco GP / EagleClaw Midstream, Energy Transfer Equity, Credit Suisse, Lehman Brothers, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, Minter Ellison
- **Education:** Bachelor of Laws, Queensland University of Technology, Diploma of Legal Practice, Queensland University of Technology
- **Known for:** EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 Central South regional winner., Led Kinetik following the February 2022 combination of EagleClaw Midstream and Altus Midstream., Led Kinetik during its 2024 acquisition of the Durango Permian business and expansion in New Mexico.

## Career timeline

- **Before 1997** — Practiced law at Minter Ellison in Melbourne and Milbank in New York; subsequently worked in utilities and project finance at Lehman Brothers.
- **1997** — Joined Credit Suisse First Boston; later headed global energy and EMEA investment banking.
- **2013-2016** — Group CFO and head of business development for Energy Transfer Equity, June 2013 to February 2016.
- **2016** — Became a senior adviser to Blackstone Energy Partners in July.
- **2017** — Became a director of BCP Raptor Holdco GP in June.
- **2019** — Became president and CEO of BCP Raptor Holdco GP in April, after serving as president and CFO.
- **2022** — Became Kinetik president, CEO and a director in February following the EagleClaw-Altus combination.
- **2023** — Took control of Yverdon Sport FC; became chairman of its board.
- **2024** — Also became president of Yverdon Sport FC in October.

## Achievements

- EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 Central South regional winner.
- Led Kinetik following the February 2022 combination of EagleClaw Midstream and Altus Midstream.
- Led Kinetik during its 2024 acquisition of the Durango Permian business and expansion in New Mexico.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Kinetik scheduled third-quarter 2026 results for November 4 and its earnings call for November 5; declared a $0.81 quarterly dividend payable October 30.
- **2026-08** — Kinetik reported Q2 adjusted EBITDA of $280.8 million, raised 2026 guidance to $1.04-$1.10 billion and set capital spending guidance at approximately $560 million, including maintenance.
- **2026-06** — Welch’s letter for Yverdon Sport’s 2026-27 season welcomed the women’s return to the top division and reaffirmed the men’s promotion ambition.

## Links

- Website: https://www.kinetik.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-welch-03408113

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Last updated: 2026-10-23