Matthew Hof

CEO & Director, Diamondback

Search every verified Matthew Hof interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In an April 2021 interview, Diamondback Energy CFO Kaes Van't Hof discussed the company's recent acquisitions in the Permian Basin, including the purchases of QEP Resources and Guidon Operating for nearly $3 billion in cash and stock. He described the company as being "in the middle of consolidation" in the U.S. oil and gas industry, noting that while headline deal values were lower during the pandemic, a significant amount of U.S. production moved into the hands of the top producers. Van't Hof expressed a view that the industry needs fewer public companies and predicted that future deals would differ from the "mega deals" of 2020. Van't Hof also commented on his active presence on Twitter, stating that he feels an obligation to respond to comments about Diamondback, even if he does not agree with everything said. He noted that being a public figure on social media requires "thick skin." Additionally, he remarked on Diamondback's status as "the biggest public company left in Midland," Texas, where he lives with his family, and described the community positively.