Who is the new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and when was the appointment effective?

Dylan A. Bramhall has been appointed as the new Group CFO, with the appointment effective immediately as of November 11, 2022.

What will the previous CFO, Bradford D. Whitehurst, be doing?

Mr. Whitehurst will transition to a senior executive role within Energy Transfer, focusing on tax strategy and corporate initiatives. He will continue to report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

What is Dylan Bramhall's compensation package?

Mr. Bramhall will receive an annual base salary of $575,000, is eligible for an annual bonus plan with a target of 130% of his annual eligible earnings, and is eligible for long-term incentive awards under the LTIP with an annual equity pool target of 500% of his annual base salary. He will also participate in standard employee benefit and retirement plans.

Does this appointment involve any new external hires or significant changes in financial strategy?

This appointment is an internal promotion, indicating a focus on leveraging existing talent and ensuring continuity in financial leadership. The filing does not detail any immediate shifts in financial strategy, but Mr. Whitehurst's continued involvement in tax strategy suggests an ongoing emphasis on that critical area.

ET/ET-PI 8-K: Leadership Changes

Summary

Energy Transfer LP (ET) announced a key leadership change in its finance department via an 8-K filing on November 13, 2022. Dylan A. Bramhall has been appointed as the new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the General Partner, effective immediately. Mr. Bramhall brings extensive experience within Energy Transfer, having held significant finance roles since 2015, most recently as Executive Vice President – Finance and Group Treasurer since October 2020. This internal promotion suggests a focus on continuity and leveraging existing talent within the organization's financial operations. While Mr. Bramhall steps into the CFO role, the outgoing CFO, Bradford D. Whitehurst, will transition to a senior executive position focusing on tax strategy and corporate initiatives, continuing to report to the CEO. This transition ensures that valuable institutional knowledge in tax is retained. The filing also details Mr. Bramhall's compensation package, including an annual base salary of $575,000, eligibility for an annual bonus with a target of 130% of eligible earnings, and long-term incentive awards with a target of 500% of his base salary, reflecting his new executive responsibilities.

Key Highlights

1Dylan A. Bramhall appointed as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of LE GP, LLC, the general partner of Energy Transfer LP.
2The appointment is effective immediately as of November 11, 2022.
3Mr. Bramhall has a long tenure with Energy Transfer, serving in various senior finance roles since 2015, including Executive Vice President – Finance and Group Treasurer since October 2020.
4Bradford D. Whitehurst, the current CFO, will move to a senior executive role focusing on tax strategy and corporate initiatives.
5Mr. Bramhall's compensation includes a base salary of $575,000, an annual bonus target of 130% of eligible earnings, and long-term incentive awards target of 500% of his base salary.
6The compensation structure aligns with typical executive roles and incentivizes performance through bonus and long-term equity awards.
7There are no disclosed related-party transactions or familial relationships requiring specific disclosure for Mr. Bramhall's appointment.

Energy Transfer LP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Nov 14, 2022)

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