Preng & Associates

About Us

Preng & Associates, founded in 1980, is the only retainer-based, international executive search firm specializing solely in the energy industry. Our experience spans the entire energy value chain – from the well head to the wall socket. Our subsector verticals have specific expertise in Oil and Gas (Upstream, Midstream and Downstream), Oilfield Equipment and Services, Power & Utilities, Renewables, Engineering and Construction, and Industrials.

We have conducted more than 4,000 engagements for over 900 companies and placed highly qualified individuals for board, executive management, and professional positions in 92 countries. This global reach has resulted in developing contacts with numerous senior executives throughout the world who are valuable resources in conducting assignments. Our firm has earned a reputation for combining professional search disciplines with an in-depth understanding of the market in which it operates. Our meticulous analysis, research, and dissection of the global energy industry have enabled us to succeed in some of the industry’s most challenging and high profile searches. Additionally, we incorporated the proven Hogan Assessment platform into our process rigor to ensure cultural fit and aid in onboarding.

Preng & Associates is founded on the premise that our service is most effective when conducted by professionals with significant and direct experience in the energy field. Additionally, with firm-owned offices in Houston and London, we are able to effectively conduct global engagements.

As a member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants, we practice and promote its high standards of conduct and professionalism. Of note, David Preng has been recognized by Business Week among “The World’s 50 Most Influential Headhunters”.

ACHIEVEMENTS

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We have developed a unique team of specialized professionals who possess global search expertise; comprehensive industry knowledge and relationships; a strong commitment to quality performance.

This dedication keeps us attuned to the energy industry’s activities, emerging trends and evolving leadership needs. We constantly monitor the leading energy companies and the people who shape their performance.

We remain dedicated to maintaining the highest standard of service excellence and, year after year, we have earned accolades from our clients for the quality of the candidates we recruit on their behalf.

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Solutions And Expertise

Solutions
  • Board & CEO Services
  • Board Recruitment and Advisory Services
  • Board Services
  • Board/Director Search
  • Candidate Research & Assessment
  • Executive Search
  • Extensive Board Level Candidate Research
  • Hogan Assessment
  • Retained Executive Search
  • Succession Planning
Industries
  • Chemicals
  • Chemicals
  • Downstream
  • Energy
  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Engineering & Construction
  • Industrial
  • Legal
  • Machining and Fabrication
  • Manufacturing
  • Midstream
  • Natural Resources
  • Oil & Gas
  • Oilfield Services
  • Power & Utilities
  • Private Equity Backed Companies
  • Private Equity/VC-Backed Startups
  • Professional and Financial Services
  • Renewables
  • Upstream
Functions
  • Accounting
  • Accounting & Risk
  • Acquisition/Procurement
  • Administration & Finance
  • All Functions
  • All Senior Level Functions
  • Asset Management
  • Banking
  • Board Members
  • Board of Directors
  • Board/Governance
  • Business Development
  • Business Leaders
  • C-Level
  • C-Level Leaders
  • C-Suite
  • CAO
  • Capital Markets
  • CEO
  • CEO/President
  • CFO
  • Chairman
  • Chief Accounting Officer
  • Chief Commercial Officer
  • Chief Compliance Officer
  • Chief Customer Officer
  • Chief Development Officer
  • Chief Digital Officer
  • Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
  • Chief Diversity Officer
  • Chief Growth Officer
  • Chief Human Resource Officer
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Chief Investment Officer
  • Chief Legal Officer
  • Chief Marketing Officer
  • Chief People Officer
  • Chief Product Officer
  • Chief Revenue Officer
  • Chief Sales Officer
  • Chief Strategy Officer
  • Chief Sustainability Officer
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • CHRO
  • CIO
  • Communications/PR
  • Compliance & Government Affairs
  • Construction
  • COO
  • Corporate Affairs
  • Corporate Affairs & Communications
  • Corporate Controller
  • Corporate Development
  • Corporate Functions
  • Corporate Service
  • Corporate Services
  • CRO
  • CTO
  • Director/Head of GM/Operations
  • Director/VP
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Diversity Equity & Inclusion
  • Engineering
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • ESG & Sustainability
  • Fabrication
  • Facilities Management
  • Finance
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Financial Officers
  • General Counsel
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Go-To-Market Executives
  • Government
  • Growth
  • Head of Department
  • Health/Safety & Environment
  • HR
  • HR/Talent
  • HR/Talent/Diversity
  • Human Capital
  • Human Resources
  • In-House Talent Partners
  • Information Security
  • Information/Digital
  • Innovation
  • Investment Management
  • Investment Management & Banking
  • Invest. Mgmt./Banking
  • Investment Officers
  • Investment Professionals
  • Investor Relations
  • IT
  • Leadership Team
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Logistics
  • Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Logistics & Transportation
  • Management/Staff
  • Managing Director
  • Managing Partner
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Marketing Professionals
  • Mergers/Acquisitions/Divestitures
  • Non-Profit
  • Nuclear
  • Operating Partner
  • Operations
  • People & Talent
  • Portfolio Management
  • President
  • Private Equity
  • Private Equity Board Members
  • Private Equity Deal Team
  • Private Equity Portfolio Operations
  • Product Management
  • Project Management
  • Public Affairs
  • R&D and Quality
  • Recruiting / Staffing
  • Refining/Process
  • Regional Management
  • Regulatory
  • Renewables
  • Research & Develop.
  • Risk
  • Risk Management
  • Sales
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Security
  • Senior Accounting & Finance
  • Sourcing & Procurement
  • Strategy
  • Strategy & Corporate Development
  • Supply Chain
  • SVP
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Tax
  • Technical
  • Technology
  • Technology Leadership
  • Transformation & Change
  • Venture Capital Partner & General Partner
  • Vice President
  • VP+ searches

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News Briefings

Preng & Associates Assists Pacific Coast Energy with CFO Search

Houston-based Preng & Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Travis Thomas as the new president and CFO for Pacific Coast Energy Company LP. Mr. Thomas brings more than 16 years of financial leadership experience in the oil and gas industry, with a proven track record supporting both public and private energy companies across upstream and midstream

Preng & Associates Assists Jadestone Energy with CEO Search

Houston-based Preng & Associates has helped to recruit Mitchell Little as the new CEO of Jadestone Energy in Singapore. “We are very pleased that Mitch is joining Jadestone as CEO,” said Adel Chaouch, executive chairman of Jadestone. “He brings significant upstream operational and management experience from over three decades in the oil and gas industry with Marathon. His

Preng & Associates Recruits CFO for Key Energy Services

Houston-based Preng & Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Robert J. Mackenzie as senior vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer of Key Energy Services. Mr. Mackenzie brings a proven track record of strategic financial planning, operational excellence, and leadership across both corporate finance and capital markets. Most recently serving as director of financial planning and analysis at RPC

Preng Associates Fills Legal Position for Weatherford International

Houston-based Preng & Associates has helped to recruit David B. Gooch as assistant general counsel, global ethics & compliance of NASDAQ-traded Weatherford International plc in Houston, TX. Mr. Gooch brings over 20 years of diverse legal and executive leadership experience, having served in senior roles at Schlumberger Limited (SLB) and M-I SWACO. His career began in private practice as

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Press Releases

Preng & Associates Assists Ring Energy with Appointment of Sonu Johl as Chief Financial Officer

Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: REI) (“Ring” or the “Company”) today announced that Mr. Sundip (“Sonu”) Singh Johl will be joining the Company as its Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective February 27, 2026. Preng & Associates assisted in this search. Mr. Johl brings more than 20 years of experience across upstream oil and gas investment banking,

Preng & Associates Assists Ring Energy with Appointment of Sonu Johl as Chief Financial Officer

Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: REI) (“Ring” or the “Company”) today announced that Mr. Sundip (“Sonu”) Singh Johl will be joining the Company as its Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective February 27, 2026. Preng & Associates assisted in this search. Mr. Johl brings more than 20 years of experience across upstream oil and gas investment banking,

Preng & Associates Assists Pacific Coast Energy with Appointment of Travis Thomas as Chief Financial Officer

Houston, TX — January 2026 — Preng & Associates, a global executive search firm, assisted Pacific Coast Energy Company LP in the search and placement of Travis Thomas as Chief Financial Officer and President. Mr. Thomas brings more than 16 years of financial leadership experience in the oil and gas industry, with a proven track record supporting both public and private

Jadestone Energy Appoints T. Mitch Little as CEO

2 June 2025 – Singapore: Jadestone Energy plc (AIM:JSE) (the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, “Jadestone” or the “Group”), an independent upstream production and development company focused on the Asia-Pacific region, announces the appointment of Thomas Mitchell (Mitch) Little as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) effective 1 June 2025. Preng & Associates, a global retained

Preng & Associates Places Harpreet Saluja as Board Director of Primoris

Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) (“Primoris” or the “Company”) today announced the results of the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders held virtually via webcast on April 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. At the meeting, stockholders approved the election of eight directors. The directors are: David L. King, Chairman, Interim President and Chief Executive