Michael Mott serves as Interim Chief Financial Officer at NEXTDECADE CORP, leveraging more than 25 years of distinguished experience in the energy and natural gas sectors. His career includes pivotal finance leadership roles at prominent firms such as Cheniere Energy, where he rose to Vice President of Finance, and earlier positions at ExxonMobil, managing global treasury operations and strategic planning. Mott earned an MBA in Finance from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Rice University, complemented by CPA certification. A proven achiever, Mott has orchestrated transformative financial strategies, including leading a $1.2 billion debt refinancing that reduced interest costs by 30% and spearheading a successful IPO for a midstream energy company that raised $750 million. His expertise in capital markets and risk management has navigated firms through market volatility, delivering consistent shareholder value and operational efficiencies exceeding $200 million in cumulative savings. Mott’s strategic acumen has earned him accolades, including being named a Top 50 Energy CFO by Energy Finance Magazine. At NEXTDECADE CORP, Mott directs all financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, investor relations, and regulatory compliance, to support the company’s aggressive expansion in liquefied natural gas (LNG) development. His interim leadership ensures fiscal discipline amid project milestones, positioning NEXTDECADE for long-term growth and enhanced stakeholder returns in a dynamic energy landscape.