Pittsburgh-based EQT Corp. recently named Jeremy Knop as its next Chief Financial Officer, effective today.
The appointment follows the completion of the company’s previously announced succession process.
“Jeremy’s strategic, value-oriented mindset and deep understanding of our business instills great confidence that he will continue to drive value creation, strengthen our balance sheet, and ensure the realization of our long-term vision,” EQT President and CEO Toby Z. Rice said. “His exceptional leadership skills and unwavering focus on our financial goals make him the ideal candidate to steer our company toward continued success. Jeremy’s proven track record and dedication to leading purpose-driven teams make him an invaluable asset to our executive group, and we look forward to the impactful contributions he will undoubtedly make in his new role.”
Knop previously served as executive vice president of corporate development. In this role, he was responsible for leading EQT’s M&A strategy.
Prior to joining EQT, Knop was a principal at The Blackstone Group and an investment banker in Barclays’ global natural resources group.
Outgoing CFO David Khani worked with Knop to support strategic continuity and a smooth transition.
EQT Corp. is an independent natural gas production company operating in the Appalachian Basin in the Marcellus and Utica Shales.