Former US Ambassador (ret.) to Bangladesh Peter Haas has joined as a Strategic Adviser to Excelerate Energy, Inc, a US-based LNG company located in The Woodlands, Texas.
Haas retired from the U.S. Foreign Service on September 27 after 33 years of U.S. government service, most recently as ambassador to Bangladesh.
Excelerate Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EE) (“Excelerate” or “Company”) announced his joining with Excelerate’s Washington DC office.
Ambassador Haas’ State Department assignments also included acting Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, Consul General in Mumbai, India, and Deputy Permanent Representative to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Earlier in his foreign service career, Haas was posted to U.S. embassies in London, Rabat, Berlin, and Port-au-Prince.
“I am pleased to have Peter Haas join the Excelerate team. Over the course of his State Department career, he has been a tireless advocate for U.S. businesses and commercial interests,” said Steven Kobos, President and CEO of Excelerate.
“Peter understands the intersection of geopolitics and markets, and I am confident that his leadership and experience will strengthen our global team and help us deliver energy security for our customers around the world.”
“I am excited to join Excelerate Energy in its mission to deliver innovative LNG solutions that drive economic growth and improve lives around the world,” said Ambassador Haas.
