HOUSTON, Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Apache Corporation
(NYSE, Nasdaq: APA) today announced that Alfonso Leon, executive vice president and chief
financial officer, has resigned to pursue other opportunities.
Leon's departure is not related to any issues regarding financial
disclosures, accounting or legal matters.
"We appreciate Alfonso's contribution and wish him all the best
in his future endeavors," said G. Steven
Farris, chairman, chief executive officer and president of
Apache.
Executive Vice President P. Anthony
Lannie will serve as interim chief financial officer as the
company conducts a search for a new chief financial officer. Prior
to joining Apache as general counsel in 2003, Lannie served as
president of Kinder Morgan Power Company and president of Coral
Energy Canada, a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company.
"As we have previously outlined, Apache is transforming into a
leading North America-focused
exploration and production company with an extensive resource base,
strong production growth and a commitment to maximizing rate of
return," Farris said. "We are continuing to evaluate options for
our international assets and LNG projects, including the potential
separation of these assets through strategic transactions or the
capital markets."
About Apache
Apache Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and production
company with operations in the United
States, Canada,
Egypt, the United Kingdom and Australia. Apache posts announcements,
operational updates, investor information and copies of all press
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