Jonathan Cook has served in Executive Management positions at Excelerate Energy LLC, TMS Cardiff Gas LTD, Flex LNG LTD, where he was responsible for the development and execution of Corporate, Marketing, and Business Development strategies. In addition, he has directed the implementation of sophisticated operational and technical innovations across a broad range of LNG shipping initiatives.

Jonathan is currently CEO of Navergy Infrastructure Partners LLC.

Navergy in partnership with Seapath Goup is developing a small-scale LNG terminal dedicated to providing LNG fuel for the maritime sector in the Houston, Galveston region.

As one of the founders of Excelerate Energy LLC, Jon served as COO where he was directly involved in the pioneering of LNG Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRU), providing construction oversight, and directing fleet operations. He also managed the commercial negotiations for the long-term charter contracts for eight FSRUs.

Prior to his LNG activities Jon managed the Chartering and Voyage Operations teams at The Coastal Corporation, coordinating all petroleum shipping requirements for both crude supply and product marketing.

Jon has over thirty (30) years’ experience in the LNG, marine transportation, and energy sectors, and has a wide range of skills in strategic planning, contract negotiations, market analysis, resource management, and operations.

Jon graduated from Texas A& M University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Transportation, has over eight (8) years sea going experience, and earned a USCG Unlimited Master Mariner’s license.