Aston is thrilled to announce the appointment of Gregory Craig as our new Head of Capital and Risk. A 30-year veteran of the US energy industry and a highly accomplished entrepreneur, Mr. Craig brings an unparalleled wealth of leadership, strategic turnaround experience, and deep market expertise to the Aston team.
In his new role, Greg will oversee Aston’s capital allocation strategies and risk management frameworks, ensuring robust growth and stability as the company continues to scale.
A Proven Track Record of Leadership and Innovation
Throughout his distinguished career, Greg has founded and led numerous privately held and publicly traded energy companies, consistently driving massive scale and value:
- Cook Inlet Energy: Founded and led the wholesale energy company to $3.2 billion in US revenue, positioning it as the 5th largest energy trader in North America before orchestrating a successful sale to Macquarie Bank to form their US wholesale operations.
- Commerce Energy: Served as Chairman and CEO of this public retail energy company, successfully engineering a major business turnaround and subsequent sale to another public entity.
- Star Energy & Griddy Energy: Championed innovation and market expansion across the national and retail energy sectors.
Governance and Public Service
Beyond his corporate achievements, Greg’s leadership extends to significant board governance and public service:
- Cook Inlet Region Inc. (CIRI): Serves as Chairman of the Investment Committee for this $1B+ Alaska Native Corporation.
- Polypipe USA: Serves as the Lead Independent Director for one of the nation's leading manufacturers of natural gas conduit.
- Public Policy: A Presidential Appointee and three-year advisor to US President Bill Clinton, Greg has also served several US Energy Secretaries.
- Academic Leadership: For over a decade, he has served as Chairman of the Board for the Price Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UCLA, where he actively guides the next generation of leaders as the "Entrepreneur-in-Residence."
"Greg’s unique blend of macroeconomic insight, battle-tested risk management, and entrepreneurial drive makes him the perfect fit for Aston. We are incredibly excited to welcome him aboard as we navigate our next chapter of growth."
Greg will operate out of Los Angeles, California.