DT Midstream (NYSE: DTM) shifts CEO to Executive Chairman, elevates Zona

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DT Midstream announced several leadership changes effective January 28, 2026. Robert Skaggs, Jr. resigned as Chairman of the Board but will continue serving as a director.

David Slater, previously President and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Executive Chairman and will remain Chief Executive Officer. Christopher Zona, formerly Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to President and will continue as Chief Operating Officer. The company notes there are no family relationships or related-party transactions connected to Zona’s appointment.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 27, 2026

 

Commission File Number: 1-40392

DT Midstream, Inc.

Delaware		38-2663964
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S Employer Identification No.)

Registrant's address of principal executive offices: 500 Woodward Ave., Suite 2900, Detroit, Michigan 48226-1279

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (313) 402-8532

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

	Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of Exchange on which Registered
	Common stock, par value $0.01		DTM		New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 27, 2026, Robert Skaggs, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of DT Midstream, Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company of his intention to resign as Chairman of the Board, effective January 27, 2026. Mr. Skaggs will remain a member of the Company’s Board.

On January 27, 2026, the Board appointed David Slater, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, as Executive Chairman of the Board, effective on January 28, 2026 (the “Effective Time”). Mr. Slater resigned from the role of President, effective as of the Effective Time, and will remain the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The Board also appointed Christopher Zona, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, to the position of President, effective as of the Effective Time. Mr. Zona will continue to serve as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer.

Mr. Slater, 60, has served as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer since May 6, 2021 and a member of the Company’s Board since June 3, 2021. Mr. Slater has over 30 years of experience in the energy industry, where he has worked in both commercial business development and operational roles. Prior to the Company’s spin-off transaction from DTE Energy Company (the “Spin-Off”), Mr. Slater served as president and chief operating officer of DTE Energy’s Midstream Business and had been a member of DTE Energy’s executive leadership team since 2015.

Mr. Zona, 54, has served as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since the Spin-Off. He has over 30 years of experience in the energy industry, where he has worked in operational, engineering, construction and business development roles. Beginning in 2019, Mr. Zona served as the executive vice president of DTE Energy’s Midstream Business.

There are no family relationships between Mr. Zona and any Company director or executive officer, and no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Zona and any other persons, pursuant to which he will be appointed. Mr. Zona has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the changes is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit		Description
99.1		Press Release
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 29, 2026

DT MIDSTREAM, INC.

(Registrant)

by

/s/ Wendy Ellis

	Name:	Wendy Ellis
	Title:	General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What leadership changes did DT Midstream (DTM) announce in this 8-K?

DT Midstream restructured its top leadership roles. Robert Skaggs, Jr. resigned as Chairman but remains a director. David Slater became Executive Chairman and continues as CEO, while Christopher Zona was promoted to President and remains Chief Operating Officer.

Does Robert Skaggs, Jr. remain involved with DT Midstream (DTM)?

Yes, Robert Skaggs, Jr. remains on the board. He stepped down as Chairman of the Board effective January 27, 2026, but continues to serve as a member of DT Midstream’s Board of Directors.

What roles will David Slater hold at DT Midstream (DTM) after the changes?

David Slater becomes Executive Chairman and remains CEO. Effective January 28, 2026, he resigned as President but continues as Chief Executive Officer while also serving as Executive Chairman of the Board.

Who is the new President of DT Midstream (DTM) and what is his background?

Christopher Zona was appointed President of DT Midstream. Effective January 28, 2026, he became President while continuing as Chief Operating Officer, bringing over 30 years of energy industry experience in operations, engineering, construction and business development.

Are there any related-party or family relationships in Christopher Zona’s appointment at DTM?

DT Midstream reports no related-party or family ties. The company states there are no family relationships involving Christopher Zona and no material interests in transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Did DT Midstream (DTM) issue a press release about these leadership changes?

Yes, DT Midstream issued a press release. The company attached the press release announcing the leadership changes as Exhibit 99.1, stating that it is incorporated by reference into the current report.