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Get filing alertsKinetik adds former Blackstone energy executive Craig Harris to Board
Filed June 25, 2026 · Period ending June 23, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Craig Harris appointed to Board effective June 23, 2026, expanding Board from 10 to 11 directors. Harris brings 30+ years midstream experience including recent role as Senior Managing Director at Blackstone's credit business (Oct 2022–Mar 2026).
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Harris held prior senior leadership roles at Enable Midstream Partners, Columbia Midstream Group, and El Paso Corporation. Holds engineering degrees from Tennessee Tech and Vanderbilt.
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Harris will receive standard non-employee director compensation prorated until the 2027 annual meeting. No prior relationships or special arrangements disclosed.
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Summary
Kinetik expanded its Board from 10 to 11 members with the appointment of Craig Harris, effective June 23, 2026. Harris brings relevant midstream expertise, having most recently served as a Senior Managing Director in Blackstone's credit business from October 2022 through March 2026.
His background includes senior roles at Enable Midstream Partners, Columbia Midstream Group, and El Paso Corporation, spanning engineering, operations, business development, and corporate strategy. For retail holders, this is a routine governance matter. Board expansions to add industry veterans are common and typically signal management's desire to strengthen oversight or strategic capabilities.
Harris's Blackstone credit experience and operational background in midstream assets align with Kinetik's Permian Basin platform. The filing discloses no unusual compensation arrangements or related-party transactions. The appointment reflects normal board refreshment rather than a response to any disclosed operational or strategic challenge.
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Kinetik Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNTK) (“Kinetik” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Craig Harris to the Kinetik Board of Directors, effective June 23, 2026.
Kinetik added Craig Harris to its Board of Directors effective June 23, 2026. Harris brings over 30 years of energy industry experience, most recently serving as a Senior Managing Director in Blackstone's credit business from October 2022 to March 2026, with prior senior roles at midstream companies including Enable Midstream Partners and Columbia Midstream Group.
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Craig Harris has more than 30 years of experience in the energy industry, with a background spanning engineering, operations, business development, and corporate strategy. From October 2022 to March 2026, Mr. Harris was a Senior Managing Director within Blackstone’s credit business. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles at 3Bear Energy, Enable Midstream Partners, Columbia Midstream Group, and El Paso Corporation. Mr. Harris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University and a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University.
The filing details Harris's extensive midstream credentials, including recent experience at Blackstone's credit business and prior senior roles at major midstream operators. His engineering background and operational expertise align with Kinetik's integrated midstream platform in the Permian Basin.
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