Diversified Energy Names Kirk Oliver as Independent Director, Adds 20 Years of CFO Experience
Diversified Energy appointed Kirk Oliver, former EVP and CFO of Equitrans Midstream, as independent non-executive director effective May 21, 2026. Oliver brings 20 years of energy industry and financial leadership and will join the board’s Audit and Risk and Sustainability and Safety committees to bolster governance of cash-generating assets.
1. Board Appointment
Diversified Energy’s Board of Directors has appointed Kirk Oliver as an independent non-executive director effective May 21, 2026.
2. Extensive Energy and Financial Leadership
Oliver brings approximately 20 years of industry and financial expertise, including roles as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Equitrans Midstream and as CFO of UGI, along with senior positions at Allegheny Energy, TXU Corporation and Hunt Power.
3. Committee Membership and Governance Focus
Upon joining the board, Oliver will serve on the Audit and Risk and Sustainability and Safety committees, enhancing oversight of cash-generating assets and supporting the company’s strategy of optimizing long-life energy holdings.