Granite Ridge Resources Appoints Kyle Kettler as Chief Financial Officer to Drive Strategic Growth
Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. (“Granite Ridge” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GRNT) announced today the appointment of Kyle Kettler as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective February 9, 2026. This strategic appointment reinforces Granite Ridge’s commitment to strengthening its executive leadership team and advancing its long-term growth strategy in the energy sector.
Mr. Kettler brings more than 25 years of experience in energy finance and capital markets, with a distinguished career supporting both public and private oil and gas companies. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated expertise in structuring complex financing solutions, optimizing capital allocation, and guiding organizations through periods of growth and transformation. In his role as CFO, Mr. Kettler will oversee Granite Ridge’s financial operations and provide strategic leadership in shaping the Company’s financial and business strategies. His efforts will focus on supporting Granite Ridge’s growth objectives while maximizing shareholder value.
Kyle’s appointment is a pivotal step for Granite Ridge as we continue to build a best-in-class leadership team that drives long-term value for our stakeholders,” said Tyler Farquharson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Granite Ridge. “He brings a strategic, results-oriented approach and a proven track record in business leadership. I am excited to collaborate with him as we capitalize on the Company’s growth opportunities and advance our vision for the future.”
Mr. Kettler’s experience spans a wide array of financial functions, including capital raising, corporate finance, investor relations, and mergers and acquisitions, making him uniquely positioned to support Granite Ridge as the Company executes its strategic initiatives. His leadership is expected to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen financial planning and analysis, and provide insights that will guide the Company in navigating dynamic market conditions.
I am honored to join Granite Ridge at this exciting stage of its growth,” said Mr. Kettler. “The Company has a strong foundation, a talented team, and significant opportunities ahead. I look forward to leveraging my experience to support Granite Ridge’s strategic objectives and deliver value to our shareholders, employees, and partners.”
Granite Ridge Resources continues to focus on delivering sustainable growth through operational excellence, disciplined capital management, and strategic investments in high-potential energy assets. The appointment of Kyle Kettler underscores the Company’s commitment to building a leadership team capable of navigating the complexities of today’s energy markets while positioning the Company for long-term success.
About Kyle Kettler
Mr. Kettler is a seasoned finance and accounting executive and investor with over 25 years of experience across direct lending, public and private markets, investment banking and public accounting. Most recently, he was a Partner at Chambers Energy Management, where he helped lead the firm’s investment sourcing, due diligence, valuation and portfolio management efforts.
Mr. Kettler’s experience spans the entire capital structure and energy value chain: originated loans, high yield bonds, private and public equity, and structured products for upstream oil and gas, oilfield services, midstream, refining, and power companies.
Mr. Kettler has a BBA in Accounting and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. He is also a CPA and holds the CFA designation.
About Granite Ridge
Granite Ridge is a scaled energy company which aims to provide shareholders with exposure similar to energy private equity through operated partnerships and traditional non-operated assets. We own assets in six prolific unconventional basins across the United States. We aim to deliver a diversified portfolio with best-in-class full cycle returns by investing in a large number of high-graded deals developed by proven public and private operators. We focus on success as measured by total shareholder returns, which we seek to balance with a low leverage profile.
