# Skip McGee

> Houston-based investment banker Hugh E. “Skip” McGee III co-founded Intrepid Financial Partners in 2015 after senior leadership roles at Lehman Brothers and Barclays. Intrepid’s advisory business joined Houlihan Lokey in September 2026, with McGee named to join as Managing Director and Global Chairman of Oil & Gas; its investment management business remained separate.

- **Role:** Managing Director and Global Chairman of Oil & Gas at Houlihan Lokey
- **Organizations:** Houlihan Lokey, Intrepid Financial Partners, Barclays, Lehman Brothers, First Boston, Wasserstein Perella, McCombs School of Business Advisory Council, Bendheim Center for Finance Advisory Council, University Cottage Club Graduate Board
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Civil engineering degree, summa cum laude, Princeton University, J.D., with honors, University of Texas School of Law
- **Known for:** Co-founded an energy advisory and investment platform in 2015., Intrepid had advised on more than 120 energy transactions totaling over $215 billion by June 2026., Participated in transactions including Exxon Mobil’s acquisition of XTO Energy and Verizon’s acquisition of Vodafone’s remaining Verizon Wireless stake.

## Career timeline

- **1987-1993** — Worked at First Boston and Wasserstein Perella before joining Lehman.
- **1993** — Joined Lehman Brothers; led natural resources and power banking before becoming global investment banking head.
- **2002-2008** — Head of Lehman Brothers’ Global Investment Banking Division and executive committee member.
- **2008** — Joined Barclays after Lehman’s bankruptcy and helped negotiate the transfer of former Lehman employees.
- **2013** — Became CEO of Barclays Americas.
- **2014** — Left Barclays.
- **2015** — Co-founded Intrepid Financial Partners with Christopher Winchenbaugh in May.
- **2018** — Intrepid’s advisory business formed a restructuring and debt advisory alliance with Rothschild & Co.
- **2020** — Intrepid and Cowen expanded their alliance into energy innovation and transition.
- **2026** — Intrepid’s advisory business was acquired by Houlihan Lokey; McGee was named to join as Managing Director and Global Chairman of Oil & Gas.

## Achievements

- Co-founded an energy advisory and investment platform in 2015.
- Intrepid had advised on more than 120 energy transactions totaling over $215 billion by June 2026.
- Participated in transactions including Exxon Mobil’s acquisition of XTO Energy and Verizon’s acquisition of Vodafone’s remaining Verizon Wireless stake.
- Graduated summa cum laude from Princeton and earned a law degree with honors.
- Honored with Susie McGee at the 2024 Texas Exes Houston Chapter scholarship gala.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Houlihan Lokey confirmed completion of the Intrepid acquisition on September 14; the combined global Oil & Gas group comprised more than 70 financial professionals.
- **2026-06** — Houlihan Lokey announced its acquisition agreement and McGee’s intended Managing Director and Global Chairman of Oil & Gas role. Intrepid Investment Management was excluded.
- **2024-10** — Intrepid participated in Andium’s $21.7 million Series B round led by Aramco Ventures.
- **2024-04** — Susie and Skip McGee were honorees at a Texas Exes Houston scholarship gala that raised $325,000.

## Links

- Website: https://www.intrepidfp.com/team/hugh-skip-mcgee-iii
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skip-mcgee-4928b1ba

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Last updated: 2026-10-10