Corbett to Chesapeake Board of Directors

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Chesapeake Energy has added Luke R. Corbett to its Board of Directors. The Oklahoma City-based company said the appointment was effective Dec. 14 and Corbett will serve as a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating, Governance and Social Responsibility Committee.

Corbett will also stand for re-election at the 2017 annual meeting of shareholders on May 19, 2017. He is the Lead Independent Director for OGE Energy Corporation  and is also chairman of the Executive Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee.

Corbett previously served in several managerial and leadership roles at Kerr-McGee Corporation for more than 17 years including Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 1987 until he retired in 2006.

“I respect the progress and values of Chesapeake and its leadership, and I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued growth,” said Corbett.

 

Chesapeake Chairman R. Brad Martin commented, “Luke’s industry experience and commitment to operational and financial excellence and best governance practices are fully aligned with Chesapeake, and we are pleased to welcome him to the Board.”