(Liberty Energy, 18.Nov.2024) — Liberty Energy Inc. commented on the announcement by President-elect Donald J. Trump regarding his nomination of Mr. Chris Wright, Liberty’s Founder, Chairman of the Board, Director and Chief Executive Officer, for the position of U.S. Secretary of Energy.
The appointment of Wright as Secretary of Energy is subject to confirmation by the U.S. Senate, and Wright will continue in his current positions with the company until confirmation occurs.
Effective upon and subject to this confirmation and in accordance with the company’s succession plan, the Board of Directors intends to appoint Mr. William Kimble as non-executive Chairman of the Board and Mr. Ron Gusek as Chief Executive Officer.
“I am deeply honored by this nomination and opportunity to serve our country and continue the mission of bringing affordable, reliable energy to the citizens of the United States and beyond,” commented Wright.
Wright continued, “Succession planning has been a priority of the Board. Having worked closely with both Bill and Ron, Liberty will be in the safest of hands upon my departure. Ron has been a close partner to me for over two decades and possesses all the criteria to ensure Liberty continues leading the industry in technology innovation and service quality while delivering growth for our valued shareholders.”
Kimble has been a member of the Board of Directors since the company’s initial public offering in Jan. 2018 and has served as Lead Director since Oct. 2018. Gusek joined Liberty in 2014 and has served as President of the company since Nov. 2016.
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