David Heikkinen

David Heikkinen is an accomplished professional in the energy sector, currently serving as the Chief Development Officer at WhiteHawk Energy since January 2024, where the focus is on decarbonization strategies. Previous roles include serving on the Advisory Board at Pickering Energy Partners and as Executive Vice President at Carbonvert Inc., emphasizing market solutions in the energy transition. David has held key positions such as Head of Energy Strategy at Strive Asset Management and Managing Director at Pickering Energy Partners. With extensive leadership experience as Chief Executive Officer of Heikkinen Energy Advisors, Managing Director at Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., and Vice President at Hibernia Southcoast Capital, David began their career as an engineer at Shell, concentrating on facilities and production engineering. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Finance from Tulane University and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.