Anadarko announced the election of Anthony R. Chase to serve as an independent director of the company. Chase was also appointed a member of the Board’s Governance and Risk Committee.
“Tony’s unique experience as a successful and widely respected business leader, entrepreneur and legal scholar will provide invaluable perspective in the Board room, ” said Anadarko Chairman, President and CEO Al Walker. “We are fortunate to add Tony’s knowledge, expertise and voice to Anadarko’s leadership.”
Anadarko also said that Luke R. Corbett has retired from the board of directors. Preston M. Geren III and Paula R. Reynolds will also retire at the close of Anadarko’s annual stockholder meeting in May.
“We extend our gratitude to Luke, Pete and Paula for their leadership and years of service to Anadarko’s stakeholders,” said John R. Gordon, Anadarko’s independent Lead Director. “We wish them the very best in their future endeavors.”
Press Release, February 13, 2014