Wright & Company COO recognized among industry’s most influential up-and-coming leaders
Wright & Company is proud to announce that Adam Null, Chief Operating Officer, has been named to Hart Energy’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2026. This prestigious award honors the most influential up-and-coming leaders shaping the future of the energy industry.
About the Award
Now in its 12th year, Hart Energy’s 40 Under 40 recognizes executives who will lead the oil and gas industry into the future. The honorees represent several sectors in the industry including exploration and production, midstream, royalties and minerals, geothermal, finance, law, and consulting.
Honorees are profiled in a special supplement to the July issue of Oil and Gas Investor.
Driving Excellence at Wright & Company
Adam has been instrumental in driving operational excellence at Wright & Company, streamlining engineering processes to enhance efficiency and deliver consistent, dependable evaluations for clients. His leadership in implementing technology across the business has positioned Wright & Company as a premier oil and gas consulting firm in the industry.
“Adam brings exceptional technical depth and a genuine commitment to our clients. This recognition reflects what we see every day: someone who leads with integrity, solves hard problems, and makes the work better for everyone around him.”
— D. Randall Wright, President and CEO, Wright & Company
Hart Energy Feature Profile
Following the initial announcement, Hart Energy published an exclusive Q&A feature with Adam. In the interview, Adam shares insights from his career and his vision for the industry, including:
- His proudest professional achievement: Co-developing a database quality control process that automates and standardizes large datasets, adding an extra layer of assurance to engineering workflows without replacing critical professional judgment.
- His advice for young professionals: While technical competence is the “price of admission” in the industry, he emphasizes that true leaders must invest just as heavily in their soft skills: learning to communicate well, navigate difficult conversations, and build trust.
- The future of the energy sector: He highlights the industry’s rapid adoption of emerging technologies, noting that a willingness to “stay curious, test new approaches and adopt what works” will be crucial in the years ahead.
- Off the clock: Adam also shared a few surprising facts, including his fluency in Spanish, his passion for astrophotography, and his two podium finishes in the world’s largest 24-hour mountain bike race!
[Read Adam’s full Q&A feature on Hart Energy here] (Please note: Subscription required)
Looking Ahead
Please join us in congratulating Adam on this well-deserved recognition! We look forward to seeing his continued contributions to Wright & Company and the energy industry.
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About Wright & Company
Founded in 1988, Wright & Company, Inc. provides comprehensive oil and gas consulting services, including property evaluations, reservoir analysis, database creation and management, audits and reasonableness reviews, and gas storage engineering support. Drawing on more than 160 years of combined industry expertise, our engineers and technical staff consistently deliver the sound judgment and dedication our clients rely on. From our strategic base in middle Tennessee, Wright & Company delivers nationwide coverage, backed by extensive experience in every major basin and play across the United States.
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