Halliburton Gets New Board Member

Halliburton has named William E. Albrecht to the company’s board of directors, effective July 12, 2016.

Albrecht will stand for election by stockholders at the annual meeting in May 2017.

Albrecht currently serves as non-executive chairman of the board of California Resources Corporation. He was executive chairman of California Resources from 2014 to 2016. He also serves on the board of the Rowan Companies.

“Bill brings a wealth of oil and gas knowledge to the Halliburton board,” said Dave Lesar, Halliburton chairman and CEO. “His leadership and experience in the energy industry will be extremely beneficial to Halliburton as we strengthen and grow our worldwide operations.”