Gene Soltero is available for public company board service and strategic advisory roles, offering more than five decades of executive leadership across the global petroleum industry. His background spans exploration, capital markets, mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and international operations—making him uniquely qualified to serve on boards seeking deep sector expertise and seasoned financial judgment.
Board Qualifications
- Petroleum industry subject matter expertise and wide range of experience in natural resources, banking & finance, healthcare, chemicals and artificial intelligence
- Board of Managers of a NYSE natural resources corporation that attained top five in Fortune 500 earnings growth and sales growth
- CEO, Chairman, COO and CFO roles in four publicly traded energy companies
- Early training as Assistant to the President (who was also Chairman) of a publicly traded energy company, as well as a direct report to the President of the world's premier petroleum consulting firm renown for certifying oil & gas reserves.
- Proven oversight of SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and shareholder communications
- Experience leading IPOs, strategic mergers, and financial restructurings
- International leadership in U.S., Latin America, and Middle East energy ventures
- Service on audit, governance, and compensation committees
- Prestigious undergraduate and graduate schools
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- Registered Securities Professional
Strategic Advisory Engagements
In addition to formal board roles, Mr. Soltero is available as a senior advisor to executive teams, board chairs, family offices, and institutional investors in the following contexts:
- Evaluating merger and acquistion targets or joint ventures
- Advising on board governance, risk oversight, and succession planning
- Supporting investor relations, public disclosures, and earnings calls
- Facilitating restructuring, turnaround, or distressed asset strategies
- Serving as a strategic sounding board for CEOs or lead directors
Industry Relevance
Mr. Soltero’s experience spans upstream E&P, midstream logistics, gas processing, and energy infrastructure. He has also advised an AI company building predictive analytics for capital markets—a valuable perspective for boards navigating digitization, ESG reporting, and investor expectations.
Availability
Gene Soltero is open to board appointments for public companies, private equity-backed platforms, or SPAC transitions in the energy, industrials, or capital markets sectors. He is also available for interim advisory assignments where energy expertise and executive experience are critical to board-level decisions.
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