Teekay Corporation today announced that Mr. Bill Berry has accepted an invitation to join Teekay’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Berry replaces Mr. J. Rod Clark who has announced his retirement from the Teekay Board after serving as a Director since 2006. Mr. Berry brings considerable energy industry experience to the Teekay Board.
From 1976 until his retirement in 2008, Mr. Berry held various positions with ConocoPhillips and its predecessors, including the position of Executive Vice President of Exploration and Production, Worldwide from 2002 to 2005 and Executive Vice President, Exploration and Production, Europe, Asia, Africa and Middle East from 2005 to 2008. Mr. Berry also serves on the boards of directors of Nexen Inc. and Willbros Group, Inc., and serves as an Honorary Consul to the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
“Bill Berry’s extensive energy industry resume and international business experience will make him an invaluable member of Teekay’s Board of Directors as Teekay continues to diversify and grow its business,” commented Mr. C. Sean Day, Chairman of Teekay Corporation’s Board of Directors . “We are pleased to have someone of Bill’s caliber join our Board and we look forward to working with him.” Mr. Day added, “On behalf of the entire Teekay Corporation Board, I also wish to recognize Rod Clark for his exemplary service as a Teekay Director over the past five years and thank him for the significant contribution he has made to Teekay during his tenure.”
[mappress] Source: Teekay Corporation, June 16, 2011