Our People
BEN SUTTON - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Mr. Sutton has more than 20 years of experience in global energy markets. He joined Noble Americas Gas & Power Corp. in December 2009 to build the North American gas and power merchant franchise. He was Head of Noble Americas Gas & Power Corp. from 2014 until the sale of the business in 2017. Mr. Sutton was a Senior Vice President of Natural Gas Trading at RBS Sempra Commodities (2008 to 2009), and prior to that, Mr. Sutton was with the Royal Dutch Shell group of companies holding various roles in the global energy trading business (2001 to 2008).
Josh Bailey - chief financial officer
Mr. Bailey has over 15 years of finance management experience. Most recently CFO of the Assets group at Castleton Commodities International. Experience includes Noble Group (2011-2015) and Ernst & Young LLP (2004-2011).
HARRISON DESTEFANO - Chief Investment Officer
Mr. DeStefano has more than 22 years of experience in natural gas and power trading and marketing. Most recently Head of Natural Gas Trading at Citadel (2014-2017) and the Head of North American Gas and Power at Noble Group (2013-2014). Mr. DeStefano’s career began at Sempra Energy Trading (AIG Energy Trading at the time) in 1997.
Joseph Limone - Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel, and Secretary
Mr. Limone has 30 years of experience as a senior executive, in-house North American GC, and Corporate Secretary in commodity and financial markets. He has worked as counsel for several commodity trading starts ups. Experience also includes Noble Group, Credit Suisse, XL Capital, Allegheny Energy, Merchant Energy Group of the Americas, and Morgan Stanley.
Pamela B. Rosati - chief administrative officer and chief of Staff
Dr. Rosati has 30 years of experience in operational HR, organizational systems, leadership development, talent management, and growing businesses across financial services companies, including banking, reinsurance, and commodities trading. Trained as an organizational psychologist, adult learning expert, and executive coach, Dr. Rosati focuses on how individuals grow and develop while she fosters environments for cultural and operational excellence. She joins 61C most recently from her private practice and was Global Head of HR for Hartree Partners, LP before that.
Nishant mehra - chief risk officer
Mr. Mehra has 15 years of experience in risk management. Mr. Mehra has broad experience in natural gas, power, and renewable energy credits, including significant experience with complex deal structures. With a commercial mindset and a deep understanding of market operations, risk methodology, and metrics, Mr. Mehra has a broad industry background. Prior experience includes working at BP, Sempra, and Noble Americas Energy Solutions.
chris Krieg - head of asset optimization
Mr. Krieg has 25 years experience in natural gas and storage optimization. Mr. Krieg has significant storage expertise and understanding of the complexities of North American natural gas infrastructure. He worked most recently for Vega Energy Partners and earlier in his career at BP, Koch, and El Paso. He is also a guest lecturer at the University of Texas in Austin.
