Talos Energy Appoints Zachary Dailey as New CFO

Talos Energy has appointed Zachary Dailey as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The company is an independent energy firm focused on upstream exploration and production in the US Gulf of Mexico and offshore Mexico.

Houston, TX — Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO), a leading independent energy company focused on upstream exploration and production in the US Gulf of Mexico and offshore Mexico, has appointed Zachary B. Dailey as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment is part of Talos' ongoing efforts to strengthen its executive leadership team and drive its corporate strategy forward.

Mr. Dailey brings over 17 years of oil and gas experience to Talos, most recently serving as Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer for Marathon Oil Corporation prior to its acquisition by ConocoPhillips. He has held various leadership roles within the industry, including Internal Audit, Business Development, Planning, Operations, CEO Advisor, and Investor Relations. Before joining Marathon Oil, Mr. Dailey held finance leadership positions at LINN Energy, Berry Petroleum Company, and Morgan Keegan & Company. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University and an Executive Master of Business Administration from the University of Denver.

The appointment of Mr. Dailey comes at a critical time for Talos, as the company continues to navigate its strategic shifts and position itself as a leading offshore exploration and production company. Talos reported a net loss of $185.9 million in the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to a significant non-cash impairment charge. However, the company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $294.2 million and generated an adjusted free cash flow of $98.5 million, outperforming market expectations [2].

In addition to Mr. Dailey's appointment, Talos has also appointed William R. Langin as Executive Vice President – Exploration and Development, effective September 29, 2025, and promoted Megan Dick to Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. These appointments reflect Talos' commitment to enhancing its executive leadership and driving its strategic initiatives forward.

Talos President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Goodfellow stated, "We welcome Zach, Bill, and Megan to the executive team and look forward to their strategic leadership and immediate contributions in the continued execution of our corporate strategic plan. We are also very grateful to Greg for stepping into the interim CFO role during an important time for Talos and look forward to his continued leadership and contributions to the long-term success of the Company."

References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/talos-energy-supports-corporate-strategy-with-key-additions-to-executive-leadership-team-ce7c51d9df8bf120
[2] https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/TALO/pressreleases/34018950/talos-energy-reports-q2-2025-results-amid-strategic-shifts/