DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pioneer Natural Resources Company (NYSE:PXD) today announced the realignment of responsibilities for certain Executive Vice Presidents who are members of Pioneer’s Management Committee.
J.D. Hall has been named Executive Vice President, Southern Wolfcamp Operations. He will assume the responsibilities of William F. Hannes, who is moving to a strategic advisory role as Senior Vice President and Special Advisor to the Management Committee. Mr. Hall was previously Senior Vice President, South Texas Operations.
Kenneth H. Sheffield, Jr., previously Senior Vice President, Operations and Engineering, has been named Executive Vice President, South Texas Operations. In addition to executive oversight of Pioneer’s South Texas/Eagle Ford Shale assets, he will continue to have responsibility for Corporate Engineering.
Scott D. Sheffield, Pioneer’s Chairman and CEO, stated, “Pioneer’s assets provide an unprecedented opportunity for growth in production and net asset value. Our long-term strategy involves strategically positioning the leadership team as we focus on rapid growth in the Midland Basin and the Eagle Ford Shale.”
Pioneer is a large independent oil and gas exploration and production company, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with operations in the United States. For more information, visit Pioneer’s website at www.pxd.com.
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