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Karl F. Kurz, 62, joined the board of directors in January 2021 following Devon’s merger with WPX. Kurz became a member of WPX’s board of directors in 2014. He currently serves as non-executive chairman of American Water Works Company, Inc. Kurz is also on the board of Texas Pacific Land Corporation, where he serves on the compensation committee. Previously, from 2009 until his retirement in 2012, Kurz served as managing director, co-head of the energy group and member of the investment committee at CCMP Capital Advisors LLC, a leading global private equity firm focused on energy investments. Prior to joining CCMP, he spent nine years with Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, most recently serving as chief operating officer responsible for overseeing the company’s global exploration and production, marketing, midstream, land, technology and service businesses. Kurz holds a bachelor’s of science, magna cum laude, in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M University, and he is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.
Mr. Kurz brings to the Board his significant experience in the energy industry and expertise in petroleum engineering. He has served in leadership positions and provides candid perspectives on the Company and the industry.
Personal Details
Title: Mr
Surname: Kurz
DoB: 01/01/1961
Age: 65 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: United States of America
Country of Birth: United States of America
Language: English
Qualification: BSc Petroleum Engineering , AMP
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| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Energy | Remuneration | Member | 01/01/2021 | |
| Devon Energy | Supervisory Board | Member | 01/01/2021 | |
| Devon Energy | Board | Member | 01/01/2021 |
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