Steven Kobos has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Excelerate Energy since 2018. During his tenure, Steven has stewarded Excelerate Energy through significant milestones and challenges, including the Company’s landmark initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange in 2022, its critical support of European energy security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the Company’s strategic expansion of its operations in Latin America, the Middle East, North America, and Asia Pacific.  Under Steven’s leadership, Excelerate Energy brought fleet management in-house through the creation of wholly owned subsidiary Excelerate Technical Management, providing best in class reliability for global customers.  

An industry veteran and thought leader, Steven has been integral in shaping global policy and business discussions regarding the advancement of energy security and accessibility in developed and developing markets. He is a frequent panel speaker in key industry conferences including CERAWeek, the Indo-Pacific Business Forum, and the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Forum.  Steven currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council. 

Prior to his appointment to President and CEO in 2018, Steven served for 11 years as a board member and as corporate counsel for Excelerate. 

Steven holds a Juris Doctorate, with highest honors, and a Bachelor of Arts, from the University of Oklahoma.