Vitesse Energy CEO Robert Gerrity resigns; Jamie Benard named new CEO effective May 1

Vitesse Energy, Inc.

Founder CEO Robert Gerrity resigns immediately; receives $2.4M lump sum severance, forfeits unvested equity.
Lead Independent Director Daniel O'Leary elected Chairman of the Board.
Jamie Benard, ex-President of SOGC, appointed President & CEO effective May 1, 2026; base salary $600K, target bonus 100%.
President Brian Cree serves as Interim CEO until May 1, then Senior Advisor through Dec 31; receives $440K base prorated and accelerated vesting of 72,218 shares total.
CFO James Henderson remains in role; no disagreements cited in departures.

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Appointed

Daniel O'Leary

Chairman of the Board

Vitesse Energy, Inc.

Effective: 2026-03-26
Filed: Mar 26, 2026 23:59 UTC

The Board unanimously elected Daniel O’Leary as the next Chairman of the Board, effective upon Mr. Gerrity’s resignation.

Appointed

Jamie Benard

President and Chief Executive Officer and Director

Vitesse Energy, Inc.

Effective: 2026-05-01
Filed: Mar 26, 2026 23:59 UTC

On March 26, 2026, the Board appointed Jamie Benard to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as a member of the Board, effective May 1, 2026.

Departed

Robert W. Gerrity

Chief Executive Officer

Vitesse Energy, Inc.

Effective: 2026-03-26
Successor: Jamie Benard
Filed: Mar 26, 2026 23:59 UTC

On March 26, 2026, Robert W. Gerrity, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vitesse Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) of his decision to resign as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as Chairman and a member of the Board, effective immediately.

Departed

Robert W. Gerrity

Chairman of the Board

Vitesse Energy, Inc.

Effective: 2026-03-26
Successor: Daniel O'Leary
Filed: Mar 26, 2026 23:59 UTC

On March 26, 2026, Robert W. Gerrity, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vitesse Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) of his decision to resign as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as Chairman and a member of the Board, effective immediately.

Source: SEC EDGAR

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