Friends of Finance Executive Speaker Series Luncheon Featuring Chad Zamarin, President and CEO of Williams
April 15, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Join Friends of Finance for the Executive Speaker series to hear from Chad Zamarin, President and CEO of Williams
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Professional Experience
Chad Zamarin became President and Chief Executive Officer of Williams in July 2025. He previously served as Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategic Development for Williams since January 2023 overseeing enterprise-level strategy, corporate development, business development and customer-relationship management. He was also responsible for commodity marketing, upstream ventures, new energy ventures, communications and corporate social responsibility. Zamarin joined the company in 2017 as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategic Development.
Prior to Williams, Zamarin served as Senior Vice President and President, Pipeline and Midstream at Cheniere Energy, Inc. Before joining Cheniere Energy, Zamarin served in various executive roles at NiSource/Columbia Pipeline Group, including Chief Operating Officer at NiSource Midstream and NiSource Energy Ventures, and President of Pennant Midstream.
Education
Zamarin graduated with a bachelor’s degree in materials engineering from Purdue University and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston.
Industry/Community Leadership
Zamarin serves on the Department of Transportation’s Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee and was previously Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America.
Speaking Experience
Zamarin has spoken at numerous energy conferences and seminars, including CERAWeek, Reuters Energy Transition, North American Gas Forum, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America and Platts Energy Conferences. In addition, Zamarin has testified before the U.S. Congress on topics including pipeline safety, liquefied natural gas and hydrogen infrastructure.