Kaes Van’t Hof serves as Chief Executive Officer of Viper Energy Inc. Class A, a leading independent owner and operator of oil and natural gas mineral and royalty interests primarily in the Permian Basin. With over a decade of experience in the energy sector, Van’t Hof has been instrumental in driving Viper’s strategic growth, including its transition to a C-corporation structure in 2024 and key acquisitions that expanded its asset base to over 24,000 royalty acres. Under his leadership, the company has delivered strong financial performance, achieving record production volumes and shareholder returns through disciplined capital allocation and operational excellence. Van’t Hof joined Diamondback Energy, Inc. in 2014, where he rapidly advanced through senior roles, culminating in his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. During his tenure at Diamondback, he played a pivotal role in the company’s expansion, overseeing multiple mergers and acquisitions, including the landmark combination with Endeavor Energy Resources in 2024, which solidified Diamondback’s position as a premier Permian operator. His expertise in corporate finance, strategic planning, and capital markets earned him recognition as a key architect of the firm’s value creation. Prior to Diamondback, Van’t Hof was a Vice President in the Energy Investment Banking Group at Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., advising on high-profile upstream transactions. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Finance and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, Van’t Hof brings a blend of financial acumen and industry insight to Viper Energy, positioning the company for sustained success in a dynamic energy landscape.