Former US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Peter D Haas, has been appointed as the Strategic Advisor to US-based Excelerate Energy, the company announced in a press release on Tuesday. He is set to join the company’s Washington, DC, office in October.

Haas, who retired from the US Foreign Service on September 27 after 33 years of service, brings extensive diplomatic experience spanning Asia, Europe, and North Africa. His most recent role was as US Ambassador to Bangladesh.

Throughout his State Department career, Haas held key positions, including acting Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, Consul General in Mumbai, and Deputy Permanent Representative to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). He has also served at US embassies in London, Rabat, Berlin, and Port-au-Prince.

Excelerate Energy President and CEO Steven Kobos welcomed Haas to the team, praising his diplomatic expertise. "Over the course of his State Department career, Peter has been a tireless advocate for U.S. businesses and commercial interests. He understands the intersection of geopolitics and markets, and I am confident that his leadership will strengthen our global team and help us deliver energy security for our customers around the world," said Kobos.

Commenting on his new role, Haas expressed enthusiasm for joining Excelerate Energy. "This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver innovative LNG solutions that drive economic growth and improve lives globally. Excelerate demonstrates operational excellence, integrity, and strong partnerships in the communities it serves," Haas said.

Excelerate Energy, Inc., headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, is a leading US-based LNG company that provides integrated services along the LNG value chain. The company is committed to delivering reliable, rapid-to-market solutions for cleaner energy access worldwide.