Chris Petersen joined Pelican Energy Partners in 2025 as an Operating Partner specializing in Finance and Accounting Transformation.
Before joining Pelican, Chris gained extensive experience at two other private equity firms, held two CFO positions, worked at a commercial bank, and led a division within a company. His background includes overseeing 10 acquisitions in the OFS sector, many of which contributed to the formation of Nine Energy Service (NYSE:NINE), orchestrating three multi-way mergers, managing a take-private of an E&P company, and successfully raising start-up capital for a thriving company.
Chris holds a BBA in Finance from Texas Tech University and an MBA from Rice University. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two teenage daughters, as well as participating in both indoor and outdoor skydiving.