Energy's people moves: Expand Energy and Chevron. By Chloe Williment and James Darley November 04, 2026 Energy Digital explores the top executive moving away from companies and titles this month, from Expand Energy to Chevron Daniel Brown, President and CEO of Expand Energy. Daniel Brown has left Chord Energy to become President and CEO of Expand Energy, effective 26 October. He will also join the company's Board. Michael Wichterich, who has served as Interim President and CEO since February 2026, will stay on at the company in the role of Non-Executive Chairman. The appointment follows a search led by the Board with the help of a leading search firm, which considered both internal and external candidates. Danny arrives from Chord, where he occupied the same dual role he will take up at Expand - President and CEO. In a statement announcing his arrival, Expand praised his role in Chord's strategic portfolio transformation, which helped to create significant shareholder value. Before that, he spent nearly 20 years at Anadarko Petroleum, where he held roles that spanned international and deepwater development as well as US onshore operations. At Expand Energy, he takes over the largest natural gas producer in North America, serving customers across the US and Canada. The company has a scaled portfolio of assets in the most important gas-producing regions, he said. He has also been vocal about the position modern energy companies find themselves in. The opportunity ahead for value creation is significant Daniel Brown, President and CEO of Expand Energy "LNG exports, growing power demand and new industrial investment are creating a greater need for reliable energy," he explains. He added that Expand Energy is "uniquely positioned with the resources and capabilities to meet that need". Michael, meanwhile, says that the Board believes Danny is "the right leader at the right time". Danny's task is to turn the company's competitive advantages into sustained performance for its shareholders. Eimear Bonner, President of Oil, Products & Gas at Chevron. Eimear Bonner, currently Chief Financial Officer at Chevron, is set to become President of Oil, Products & Gas, taking responsibility for safe, reliable operations across the energy major's value chain. Her remit will aim to include disciplined capital allocation, asset class excellence and value chain optimisation to strengthen business performance. Eimear brings nearly three decades of experience at Chevron, having joined the company in 1998. Her career has spanned engineering, operations, technology, strategy and senior leadership roles across Europe, Asia, Central Asia and the US. Before becoming CFO in March 2024, Eimear served as Chief Technology Officer and President of the Chevron Technical Center from February 2021 to February 2024. She previously led Tengizchevroil in Kazakhstan as General Director from December 2018 to February 2021, having served as its General Manager of Operations for three years. Her earlier positions included General Manager of Strategy at Chevron Corporation, Deputy Managing Director of the Eurasia Business Unit and several roles within the Asia South Business Unit in Thailand. Eimear also spent several years in Aberdeen, Scotland, working across operations, production, subsurface engineering and reservoir engineering. This experience across technical, operational and financial functions provides Eimear with a broad understanding of Chevron's global business. In her new position, she is set to oversee activities across the oil, products and gas value chain, focusing on operational reliability, investment discipline and maximising the performance of the company's assets. Her appointment builds on a career spanning multiple business units and leadership responsibilities, placing her at the centre of Chevron's efforts to improve performance and optimise its integrated operations.

Chord Energy announces leadership transition. Oct 19, 2026, 07:30 ET Michael Lou Appointed President & Chief Executive Officer HOUSTON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CHRD) ("Chord," "Chord Energy," or the "Company") today announced that Michael Lou has been appointed President & Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Additionally, Mr. Lou has been appointed and elected to the Chord Energy Board of Directors. Mr. Lou succeeds Danny Brown, who is stepping down immediately as President and Chief Executive Officer and from the Chord Energy Board of Directors to pursue another professional opportunity. Mr. Lou has more than 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including 17 years in various positions of leadership at Chord and its predecessor companies. In his roles as Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Commercial Officer as well as Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Lou has been instrumental in shaping and driving the Company's strategic and financial outcomes, including growing the organization to the largest operator in the Williston Basin while maintaining a pristine balance sheet. "Michael has been an instrumental member of the Chord leadership team and a key driver of our success," said Susan Cunningham, Chair of the Chord Energy Board of Directors. "He has helped profitably scale the business, and has led strategic and commercial initiatives while demonstrating strong business acumen and the ability to lead across the organization. His deep knowledge of Chord and his proven leadership make him well-suited to lead the Company. The Board has full confidence in Michael's ability to build upon Chord's momentum." "On behalf of the entire Board, I thank Danny for his leadership and contributions to Chord Energy," said Ms. Cunningham. "Chord Energy is implementing this leadership change from a position of strength, as the organization delivers continually improving execution, while lowering costs and driving resilient adjusted free cash flow generation. Our succession planning and the depth of our executive team position Chord well for continued success." "I am honored to be named Chord Energy's President & CEO," said Mr. Lou. "We have built a top-tier organization with talented leaders and employees who are passionate about executing on our strategy and driving long-term value for shareholders. Chord has made tremendous progress and is well positioned as a stronger, more efficient, and more resilient company. I look forward to working with the Chord team as well as our communities and other stakeholders to build upon our strong operational and financial performance, while safely producing the affordable and reliable energy the world needs." Mr. Brown said, "It has been a privilege to serve as Chord's CEO. It is difficult to leave such a great company and all of the talented people I've had the pleasure to work with, but I depart knowing the business is in great shape and the future holds continued success. I am proud of what the team has accomplished, building a multi-year track record of disciplined capital allocation and portfolio optimization, advancing continuous improvement initiatives and delivering strong returns for shareholders, while building strong relationships in the communities we serve. I am confident that Michael and the rest of the management team will build on this progress and lead Chord to continued success." About Michael Lou Prior to his appointment as President & Chief Executive Officer, Michael Lou served as Chord Energy's Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Commercial Officer from March 2024 through October 2026. Formerly, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from July 2022 to March 2024. Prior to the merger of Whiting Petroleum and Oasis Petroleum, he served in roles including Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for Oasis Petroleum and its subsidiaries and President and Director of the general partner of Oasis Midstream Partners. Mr. Lou began his career in investment banking, where he spent 10 years holding positions of increasing responsibility at several global investment banks focused in the energy sector. Mr. Lou holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Southern Methodist University. Chord Energy Corporation Bob Bakanauskas, VP, Finance (281) 404-9600 [email protected] About Chord Energy Chord Energy Corporation is an independent exploration and production company with quality and sustainable long-lived assets primarily in the Williston Basin. The Company is uniquely positioned with a best-in-class balance sheet and is focused on rigorous capital discipline and generating free cash flow by operating efficiently, safely and responsibly to develop its unconventional onshore oil-rich resources in the continental United States. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.chordenergy.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release may include certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the management transition, Company operations and results after the management transition. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond management's control. These risks and assumptions are described in the Company's annual reports on Form 10-K and other reports that are available from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management's view only as of the date made. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and the Company undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. SOURCE Chord Energy