DENVER, Nov. 19, 2020 /CNW/ - Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV)
(TSX: OVV) today announced that Meg A.
Gentle has been named as an independent member of its board
of directors, effective December 16,
2020.
Gentle, 46, currently serves as the president and chief
executive officer of Tellurian, Inc. and as a member of its board
of directors. Before joining Tellurian in 2016, she served as CFO
and executive vice president of marketing for Cheniere Energy.
Gentle graduated from James Madison
University and holds an MBA from Rice
University.
Fred J. Fowler, 75, Ovintiv
director since 2010, will not seek re-election at the Company's
2021 annual meeting and will retire from the board at that
time.
"I'm very pleased that Meg is joining our board. Her skills and
experiences will complement the strengths of our other board
members," said Ovintiv Chairman Peter
Dea. "We are thankful for Fred's wisdom and commitment to
our Company over the past 10 years."
Since early 2019, including Gentle, the Company has added three
new directors, appointed a new independent board chairman and
refreshed its committee memberships, including three new committee
chairs.
About Ovintiv Inc.
Ovintiv is one of the largest
producers of oil, condensate and natural gas in North America. The Company is committed to
preserving its financial strength, maximizing profitability through
disciplined capital investments and operational efficiencies and
returning capital to shareholders. A talented team, in combination
with a culture of innovation and efficiency, fuels Ovintiv's
economic performance, increases shareholder value and strengthens
its commitment to sustainability in the communities where its
employees live and work.
Further information on Ovintiv Inc. is available on the
Company's website, www.ovintiv.com, or by contacting:
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contact:
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525-0304
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