Gregory M. Babcock is a accomplished finance leader with more than 25 years of experience in the energy sector, specializing in accounting, financial reporting, and strategic financial management. He served as Interim Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, and Chief Accounting Officer at Talos Energy Inc., an independent exploration and production company focused on high-impact assets in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. In these roles, which he held from 2019 until transitioning in 2023, Babcock oversaw all aspects of accounting operations, SEC reporting, internal controls, and financial planning, providing critical leadership during periods of mergers, acquisitions, and capital market activities that fueled the company's growth. Prior to Talos, Babcock was Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Penn Virginia Corporation, where he guided the company through financial restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings while ensuring compliance with complex regulatory requirements. His earlier career included key positions at Quicksilver Resources Inc. as Vice President of Accounting and at Arthur Andersen LLP, where he developed expertise in energy industry auditing and technical accounting. A Certified Public Accountant licensed in Texas, Babcock earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin. Babcock's tenure at Talos was marked by significant achievements, including the successful execution of debt refinancings, joint ventures, and the company's landmark merger with QuarterNorth Energy, which expanded its deepwater portfolio. His strategic oversight strengthened Talos' financial foundation, enabling resilient performance amid volatile oil markets and positioning the company for long-term value creation in offshore exploration.