CALGARY, Sept. 10, 2019 /CNW/ - Encana Corporation (NYSE,
TSX: ECA) today announced changes to its Executive Leadership Team,
including the promotion of Michael
McAllister to president, Brendan
McCracken to executive vice president – corporate
development and external relations and Greg
Givens to chief operating officer. These changes are
effective immediately.
"Today's news recognizes the important contributions that
these leaders have had on the success of Encana, but more
importantly, it represents the quality of our leadership and our
preparedness for the future," said Doug
Suttles, Encana's chief executive officer. We are fortunate
to have a 'deep bench' at Encana and have worked to create a unique
culture focused on constant innovation and operational excellence.
I am excited about their new roles and am confident that they will
create value for our owners on the road ahead."
McAllister, with more than 30 years of industry experience,
joined Encana nearly 20 years ago and previously served as Encana's
executive vice president and chief operating officer. In his new
role as president, McAllister will continue to report to Suttles
and will assume leadership responsibilities for the Company's
operations, exploration and land, marketing and midstream and
corporate services. Through his tenure at Encana, McAllister has
held positions of increasing responsibility and has been
instrumental in leading the Company's transformation to a top-tier,
liquids-focused North American producer. He holds a Mechanical
Engineering degree from Concordia
University.
Brendan McCracken is promoted to
executive vice president – corporate development and external
affairs and will report to Suttles. In his new capacity, he will be
responsible for leading business development and corporate
strategy, investor relations, corporate communications and
government affairs. He most recently served as vice president and
general manager of Canadian operations. McCracken's career with
Encana has spanned 21 years after initially starting as a summer
engineering student. He has held positions of increasing leadership
responsibilities within Encana in both technical and commercial
roles, as well as strategic planning and implementation. Under
McCracken's leadership, Encana's Montney development has shown significant
capital efficiency gains through the application of "best-in-class"
operating practices. Brendan is a member of the Association of
Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Alberta. McCracken is active within, and
outside of the oil and gas industry, most recently on the Board of
Directors for the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. He graduated from
Queen's University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical
Engineering and holds an MBA from the University of Oxford.
Greg Givens is promoted to chief
operating officer and will report to McAllister. Givens joined
Encana in 2018 and previously served as vice president and general
manager of Texas Operations. In this role, he has managed the
efficient development of Encana's Eagle Ford and Permian Basin
assets. Prior to Encana, Givens was a founding member and vice
president – Eagle Ford for EP Energy. He started his career more
than 23 years ago with Sonat Exploration Company and its
predecessor El Paso Production Company. Givens is an active member
of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, currently serves on the
Board of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association and recently
served on Texas Oil and Gas Association board. He holds a degree in
Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M
University and has an MBA from Rice
University.
Encana is a leading North American energy producer that is
focused on developing its strong portfolio of resource plays, held
directly and indirectly through its subsidiaries, producing oil,
natural gas liquids and natural gas. By partnering with employees,
community organizations and other
businesses, Encana contributes to the strength and
sustainability of the communities where it
operates. Encana common shares trade on
the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under
the symbol ECA.
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