Expand Energy CEO steps down amid corporate relocation

Natural gas producer's chief executive departs as company moves headquarters to Houston area

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Expand Energy, the largest natural gas producer in the U.S., announced that CEO Domenic Dell'Osso has stepped down from his role. Mike Wichterich, the company's chairman, will serve as interim CEO as Expand relocates its headquarters from Oklahoma City to the Houston area.

Why it matters

Expand Energy is a major player in the U.S. natural gas industry, so the departure of its CEO and the company's decision to relocate its headquarters could have significant implications for the energy sector and the regional economies involved.

The details

Expand Energy said Domenic Dell'Osso has stepped down as CEO and been replaced by Chairman Mike Wichterich, who will serve as interim chief executive. The company is in the process of relocating its headquarters from Oklahoma City to the Houston area.

  • Expand Energy announced the CEO change and relocation plans on February 9, 2026.

The players

Expand Energy

The largest natural gas producer in the U.S.

Domenic Dell'Osso

The former CEO of Expand Energy who has stepped down from his role.

Mike Wichterich

The chairman of Expand Energy who will serve as interim CEO as the company relocates its headquarters.

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What’s next

Expand Energy has not provided a timeline for when it expects to complete the relocation of its headquarters to the Houston area.

The takeaway

The departure of Expand Energy's CEO and the company's decision to move its headquarters from Oklahoma to Texas reflects broader shifts in the U.S. energy industry, with major players adjusting their operations and leadership in response to changing market conditions.