Pulsar Helium Adds Helium Veteran David Young as CFO and Board Member
Event summary
- David T. Young appointed CFO and Board Member of Pulsar Helium effective September 21, 2026.
- Young brings 25 years of experience in energy, natural resources, and capital markets, including a recent role as CRO of Royal Helium Ltd.
- Dan O’Brien transitions from CFO and Director to Vice President of Finance.
- Young awarded 1,000,000 stock options, 500,000 performance share units, and 500,000 restricted share units as part of his compensation package.
The big picture
Pulsar Helium's appointment of David Young as CFO and Board Member underscores its focus on strengthening leadership amid its development phase. Young's background in restructuring and capital markets is particularly relevant as the company advances its Topaz helium project in Minnesota and other assets. The move highlights the strategic importance of governance and financial expertise in the helium sector, where primary helium occurrences are increasingly decoupled from hydrocarbon production.
What we're watching
- Strategic Leadership
- How David Young's experience in restructuring and capital markets will shape Pulsar Helium's development strategy.
- Execution Risk
- Whether Pulsar can advance its Topaz project and other assets with the new leadership team in place.
- Governance Dynamics
- The impact of Young's appointment on Pulsar's public-company governance and capital formation efforts.