Wesley R. Edens has built a distinguished career in finance, beginning with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Oregon State University. His early roles at prominent institutions such as BlackRock Financial Management and Lehman Brothers provided him with robust experience that has defined his professional journey.

He co-founded Fortress Investment Group in May 1998, where he served in multiple executive roles and as a board member until May 2024, demonstrating his long-standing expertise in private equity and alternative investments. In August 2018, he founded New Fortress Energy and assumed the role of CEO and Chairman of the Board, positioning the company for strategic growth and market expansion.

Beyond his primary roles, he has contributed to several publicly traded companies through extensive board memberships, reflecting a broad impact across various sectors. His leadership at NFE underscores his commitment to addressing energy challenges by leveraging his vast experience and strategic vision.

$NFE Performance Under Wesley R. Edens

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Fortress Investment Group LLC	Co-Chief Executive Officer & Board Member	November 2006 - May 2024	Member of Management Committee since co-founding in May 1998
Mapeley Limited	Board of Directors Member	May 2005 - May 2023	-
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.	Partner, Managing Director & Head of BlackRock Asset Investors	N/A	-
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.	Partner & Managing Director	N/A	-

External Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Drive Shack Inc.	Chairman of the Board of Directors	Present	Owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses

Fixed Compensation

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Performance Compensation

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