# Nick Dell’Osso

> Nick Dell’Osso is the Oklahoma City-based president, chief executive officer and a director of Gulfport Energy Corporation, which he joined in May 2026. A former energy investment banker, he joined Chesapeake in 2008, served as CFO from 2010 to 2021 and became CEO in October 2021. He led the company through its 2024 combination with Southwestern and the creation of Expand Energy before departing in February 2026. He also serves on Transocean’s board.

- **Role:** President, Chief Executive Officer and Director at Gulfport Energy Corporation
- **Organizations:** Gulfport Energy Corporation, Transocean Ltd., Expand Energy Corporation (former), Chesapeake Energy Corporation (former), Jefferies & Co. (former), Banc of America Securities (former)
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Boston College, Master of Business Administration in Finance, The University of Texas at Austin
- **Known for:** Led Chesapeake through the 2024 Southwestern combination and creation of Expand Energy., Led the reorganized Chesapeake from October 2021 until the successor company’s February 2026 leadership transition., Appointed Gulfport president and CEO effective May 28, 2026.

## Career timeline

- **2004–2006** — Energy investment banker at Banc of America Securities.
- **2006–2008** — Energy investment banker at Jefferies & Co.
- **2008-08** — Joined Chesapeake as vice president of finance and CFO of Chesapeake Midstream Development.
- **2010-11** — Became executive vice president and CFO of Chesapeake; served until 2021.
- **2021-10** — Appointed Chesapeake president and CEO, effective October 11.
- **2023** — Joined the Transocean board.
- **2024-10** — Continued as CEO following the Southwestern merger and the creation of Expand Energy.
- **2026-02** — Expand board replaced him effective February 6; departure announced February 9. Resigned board seat and was to serve as external adviser during transition.
- **2026-05** — Joined Gulfport as president, CEO and director, effective May 28.

## Achievements

- Led Chesapeake through the 2024 Southwestern combination and creation of Expand Energy.
- Led the reorganized Chesapeake from October 2021 until the successor company’s February 2026 leadership transition.
- Appointed Gulfport president and CEO effective May 28, 2026.
- Transocean director since 2023.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Featured in The Journal Record’s New Executives coverage on September 11.
- **2026-08** — Discussed Gulfport’s targeted acreage acquisition program and capital allocation priorities in the August 3 second-quarter results release.
- **2026-05** — Became Gulfport president and CEO effective May 28.
- **2026-02** — Departed Expand’s CEO role; transition was publicly announced February 9.

## Links

- Website: https://www.gulfportenergy.com/about/management-team
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickdellosso

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