Jordan on new role as GATE Energy CEO: 'I am both proud and excited to take the opportunity to step up'

Houston-based GATE Energy has named Lee Jordan as its new CEO, according to a company issued press release. 

Jordan succeeds GATE Energy's founder, Grant Gibson, the release said. Jordan, who previously served as COO, has worked for GATE Energy for almost 20 years since his days as a graduate engineer. 

"I am both proud and excited to take the opportunity to step up from the chief operating officer role to lead the business at a defining time for the energy industry," Jordan said in the release. "Although we know that there will be challenges and uncertainties ahead in the energy markets, we believe that, in addition to our strong backlog of work, the depth of engineering, commissioning and field services capabilities across our various companies positions us for a strong and successful future."

Jordan expressed strong faith in the company that's now under his leadership.

"GATE Energy has the people, the culture and the skillsets to support our clients as they look to maximize the value of their existing portfolios and as they take on new opportunities including carbon capture, hydrogen and renewable energy sources including offshore wind, solar and geothermal," he said in the release.

GATE Energy said that Gibson has taken on new roles as chairman of its board of directors and Singapore director.

Gibson is to serve as a strategic advisor to Jordan and is overseeing the company's Southeast Asia expansion, the release said. According to Gibson, Jordan is the "perfect leader" for GATE Energy.

"Lee is one of the longest-serving members of the GATE family and has extensive experience in various aspects of how we deliver value to our clients by strongly focusing on quality, safety, staff development and maintaining the servant leadership culture within our organization," Gibson said in the release.