Diamondback Energy Inc. announced leadership appointments and promotions effective immediately, according to a Feb. 20 press release.
Al Barkmann, currently senior vice president of reservoir engineering, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief engineer. Barkmann will now oversee all the technical aspects of the business, including reservoir engineering, geology and corporate planning.
Jere Thompson, currently senior vice president of strategy and corporate development, has been promoted to executive president of strategy and corporate development. Thompson’s additional responsibilities will include the investor relations and financial groups, along with continued business and corporate development, the release stated.
Greg Dolezal, currently vice president of information technology, has been promoted to vice president and CIO.
Diamondback also promoted Neil Wiese to vice president of finance and Austen Gilfillian to vice president of the company’s subsidiary, Viper Energy Inc.
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