Richard Gognat
Board-facing executive with 30+ years board and private equity sponsors in global businesses
About Me
Jurisdiction
Notable Employer
- SVP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary at Meritage Midstream
- Chief Legal Officer and Secretary at High Sierra Energy
- SVP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary at Sandridge Energy
Experience
Private equity–backed waste handling and renewable energy company. • Advisor to CEO and Board on strategic growth, partnerships, and facility expansion. • Leads governance, ESG, and stakeholder engagement across U.S. and European operations. • Builds alliances with investors, municipalities, and industry networks to scale impact.
Private equity–backed midstream energy platform with $850M in commitments. • Partnered with investors and leadership to execute $2B+ in transactions and strategic growth. • Expanded company footprint through greenfield and acquisition-based growth. • Developed strategic and financial relationships to support scaling and exit success.
• Provided advisory and legal guidance to growth-stage companies and investors. • Supported business development and strategic capital introductions across energy and infrastructure. • Engaged in private investments and ESG-driven opportunities.
Private equity–backed midstream energy platform. • Partnered with investors and leadership to execute $90 millioin in acqustions, $500 million in asset diveistures, and sale of the company for $690 million, all in a 15 month period. • Developed strategic and financial relationships to support scaling and exit success.
Public upstream energy company with significant midstream and oilfield sevice businesses. • Partnered with investors and leadership to execute $4B+ in transactions and strategic growth over two year period during the recession. • Expanded company footprint through acquisition-based growth, including acqusition of a public energy company.