Dave Ernsberger
Dave Ernsberger | |
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| Born | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Education | University of Warwick (BA) University of Southampton (MA) |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Employer | S&P Global |
| Known for | Leadership of Platts commodity price benchmarks and global energy market intelligence |
| Title | President, S&P Global Energy |
Dave Ernsberger is an American business executive who serves as President of S&P Global Energy, a division of S&P Global. He is a member of the company's Executive Leadership Team and oversees the division's Platts commodity price benchmarks, market reporting, news coverage, exchange relationships, and research across energy, metals, petrochemicals, and energy-transition commodities.
Early life and education
Ernsberger was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy and politics from the University of Warwick and a Master of Arts degree in international relations from the University of Southampton.[1][2]
Career
Ernsberger joined Platts in 1996 as a metals reporter in London. In 1999 he launched the company's coverage of Europe’s then-deregulating natural gas and electricity markets.[1]
He subsequently held senior leadership positions including Houston Bureau Chief, Editorial Director for Asia (based in Singapore), Head of Oil Content, and Head of Market Reporting and Trading Solutions. In the latter role he managed Platts commodity price benchmarks worldwide, including market reporting, news coverage, and exchange relationships across oil, gas, petrochemicals, metals, energy-transition commodities, and recycled materials.[1][3]
In October 2024 S&P Global announced Ernsberger's appointment as co-president of its Commodity Insights division (alongside Mark Eramo), effective November 1, 2024; he simultaneously joined the company's Executive Leadership Team.[4] He became sole president in October 2025. On November 14, 2025, the division was officially rebranded as S&P Global Energy, with Ernsberger continuing as president.[3]
Public commentary
Ernsberger regularly comments on global energy markets. He has spoken at CERAWeek and has been interviewed by outlets including CNBC and Bloomberg on topics such as oil-price outlooks, geopolitical risks, critical minerals supply chains, and the impact of artificial intelligence and economic expansion on energy demand.[5][6][2][7]
References
- ^ a b c "Dave Ernsberger". S&P Global Investor Relations. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ a b "Dave Ernsberger". CERAWeek. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ a b "S&P Global Introduces S&P Global Energy". S&P Global Press Releases. November 14, 2025. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ "Press Release of the Registrant, dated October 17, 2024". SEC.gov. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ "S&P Global Energy: Greenland is a key minerals source, but not most viable". CNBC. January 22, 2026. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ "Ernsberger: Expect Oil Prices to Fall Before 2025 End". Bloomberg. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ "S&P Global expects dated Brent crude to hit $55 per barrel by year-end". Reuters. September 8, 2025. Retrieved March 15, 2026.