NextDecade Corporation Welcomes John Zuklic as New CFO
NextDecade Corporation Announces Appointment of John Zuklic as New Chief Financial Officer

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NextDecade Corporation has appointed John Zuklic as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 6, 2026. Zuklic, who has over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, previously served as CFO at Citgo Petroleum Corporation and has held senior finance roles at Phillips 66.
- 01John Zuklic will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer at NextDecade Corporation on July 6, 2026.
- 02Prior to joining NextDecade, Zuklic served as CFO at Citgo Petroleum Corporation from 2020.
- 03Zuklic has over 30 years of experience in the energy industry, focusing on financial strategy and capital structuring.
- 04Mike Mott, the current Interim CFO, will return to his role as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Transformation.
- 05NextDecade is developing the Rio Grande LNG facility in Brownsville, Texas, with a potential capacity of 48 million tons per annum.
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NextDecade Corporation, based in Houston, Texas, has announced the appointment of John Zuklic as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 6, 2026. Zuklic brings over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, having held senior finance positions at Citgo Petroleum Corporation, where he was CFO since 2020. His expertise includes financial strategy, capital structuring, and risk management. Mike Mott, who has been serving as the Interim CFO, will transition back to his previous role as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Transformation. Zuklic's extensive background also includes significant roles at Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips, where he managed global treasury operations and led enterprise resource planning transformations. Matt Schatzman, Chairman and CEO of NextDecade, expressed confidence in Zuklic's ability to guide the company through its transformation from an LNG development firm to an operating company with substantial growth potential. NextDecade is currently focused on the development of the Rio Grande LNG facility near Brownsville, Texas, which aims to provide reliable, cleaner energy.
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The appointment of John Zuklic as CFO may enhance NextDecade's financial strategies and operational efficiency, potentially leading to increased investment and development in the local energy sector.
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