Western Midstream Partners Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Western Midstream Partners' CEO is Oscar Brown, appointed in Oct 2024, has a tenure of 1.5 years. total yearly compensation is $9.35M, comprised of 10.2% salary and 89.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.022% of the company’s shares, worth $3.46M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.9 years and 5.6 years respectively.
Key information
Oscar Brown
Chief executive officer
US$9.4m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 10.16% |
| CEO tenure | 1.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.02% |
| Management average tenure | 3.9yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.6yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Western Midstream: My Favorite High-Yield MLP Pick
Apr 11Western Midstream Can Continue To Afford Its Leading Dividend
Mar 27Western Midstream Partners: A Dividend-Paying Machine In A Time Of High Volatility
Mar 17Western Midstream: Scoop Up This Ultra-High-Yielding Deal Now
Feb 11Western Midstream: Deeply Undervalued With An 8.7% Yield
Jan 10Western Midstream: A 9% Yield, Undervalued, And Still Room To Grow
Dec 16Western Midstream: 9% Yield Looks Solid Despite Moderating Growth
Nov 19Western Midstream: 9% Yield With Growth Tailwinds From Permian Gas Expansion
Nov 08Western Midstream: Pumping Out A Massive 9% Yield
Oct 18Western Midstream: My Top 2 MLP Income Pick
Oct 06Western Midstream: Time To Buy This Ultra-High-Yielding Bargain
Sep 13
Strategic Expansion And Cost-Saving Innovations Fuel Growth In Natural Gas Sector
Enhanced revenue prospects through volume expansion in key basins and strategic cost savings aim to improve net margins.Western Midstream Partners: High Yield Supported By Growth
Aug 098.8% Yield And Investment Grade? I'm All In - Western Midstream
Jul 30Western Midstream: One Of The Highest Energy Yields
Jul 08Western Midstream: This 9%-Yielding MLP May Be Worth Buying Now
Jun 209.3% Yield And Investment-Grade Rating Yes! Western Midstream
Jun 07Shopping For Income? Don't Ignore 9%-Yielding Western Midstream Partners
May 20Western Midstream Continues To Drive Reliable Returns
May 13Western Midstream: 10% Forward Yield Plus Capital Appreciation From Investment Grade Company
Apr 03Western Midstream: Redlining The Balance Sheet
Mar 16Western Midstream's Recent Strength Doesn't Change The Thesis
Mar 05My Income Climbed 52%, More Capital Gains Ahead: Western Midstream
Feb 28Western Midstream: The Breakout Is Here And It's Likely Not Over
Feb 22Natural Gas Demand Is Soaring: Earn +8% Yields From Western Midstream
Dec 26Western Midstream Partners: Latest Actions Should Drive A Breakout
Nov 02Western Midstream: Meritage Acquisition Should Drive Growth
Oct 26CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | US$9m | US$950k | US$1b |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$8m | US$146k | US$2b |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$279k | n/a | US$999m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$279k | n/a | US$1b |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$254k | n/a | US$896m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$917m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$908m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$949m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$124k | n/a | US$516m |
Compensation vs Market: Oscar's total compensation ($USD9.35M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.14M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Oscar's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Oscar Brown (54 yo)
Mr. Oscar K. Brown is President & CEO of Aris Water Solutions, Inc. Mr. Brown is President, CEO & Director - Western Midstream Holdings LLC, the General Partner of Western Midstream Partners, LP and Wester...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 1.5yrs | US$9.35m | 0.022% $ 3.5m | |
| Senior VP & CFO - Western Midstream Holdings LLC | 3.9yrs | US$4.17m | 0.037% $ 5.8m | |
| Senior VP & COO of Western Midstream Holdings | 1.7yrs | US$4.20m | 0.023% $ 3.7m | |
| Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer of Western Midstream Holdings | 6.5yrs | US$3.48m | 0.029% $ 4.7m | |
| Senior VP | 6.3yrs | US$4.11m | 0.057% $ 9.1m | |
| VP & Chief Information Officer of Western Midstream Holdings LLC | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Director of Investor Relations - Western Midstream Holdings LLC | no data | no data | no data | |
| VP, Head of Corporate Development & New Business Ventures of Western Midstream Holdings | 6.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Human Resources Officer & Senior Vice President - Western Midstream Holdings LLC | 5.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Commercial - Western Midstream Holdings LLC | 1.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Business Services of Western Midstream Holdings | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Corporate Planning & Treasurer - Western Midstream Holdings | 6.4yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: WES's management team is considered experienced (3.9 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 6.7yrs | US$9.35m | 0.022% $ 3.5m | |
| Independent Director of Western Midstream Holdings LLC | 5.6yrs | US$293.98k | 0.010% $ 1.6m | |
| Independent Director of Western Midstream Holdings LLC | less than a year | US$234.87k | 0.0010% $ 164.4k | |
| Chairman of Western Midstream Holdings LLC | 6.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director of Western Midstream Holdings LLC | 5.6yrs | US$295.98k | 0.010% $ 1.6m | |
| Director of Western Midstream Holdings | 5.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director of Western Midstream Holdings LLC | 5.6yrs | US$295.30k | 0.011% $ 1.7m | |
| Director of Western Midstream Holdings LLC | 4.3yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Board: WES's board of directors are considered experienced (5.6 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/04/19 20:02 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/17 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Western Midstream Partners, LP is covered by 25 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Marc Solecitto | Barclays |
| Jean Ann Salisbury | BofA Global Research |
| Akil Marsh | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |