Kurt Hallead

Kurt Hallead is the Head of Global Energy at The Benchmark Company, LLC, where he focuses on equity research within the global energy sector, particularly in oil and gas field services. He has over 30 years of experience on Wall Street, providing insights and strategic advice to energy corporations and institutional investors. Before joining The Benchmark Company in December 2022, Hallead was Co-Head of Global Energy Research at RBC Capital Markets, where he significantly expanded the firm's energy research capabilities and revenue.12

Career Highlights

• Current Position: Head of Global Energy at The Benchmark Company, LLC (since December 2022).
• Previous Role: Co-Head of Global Energy Research at RBC Capital Markets (2014 - 2021), where he led a team of 50 and doubled the firm's global energy franchise revenue to approximately $250 million.
• Notable Achievements: Recognized as a top energy expert by Institutional Investor and The Wall Street Journal. He has been instrumental in developing new business strategies that enhanced market share and revenue growth in the energy sector.12

Education

Hallead holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Michigan State University and is pursuing a Master's in Sports Administration from Northwestern University. He also serves on the Department of Finance Advisory Board at Michigan State University.2

Additional Roles

In addition to his role at The Benchmark Company, Hallead is involved in collegiate athletics as an assistant coach for running backs at Southwestern University, where he has been active since 2013. He also co-founded Legacy League, which focuses on fan engagement solutions for collegiate sports.12

Hallead's extensive experience and strategic insights make him a prominent figure in the global energy research landscape.