Management ChangeJul 1, 2026, 04:43 PM
Williams Appoints Billy Helms & Robb Turner to Board; Size Increases to 12
AI Summary
Williams Companies, Inc. announced the appointment of Lloyd W. (Billy) Helms, Jr. and Robb E. Turner as independent directors to its Board, effective July 1, 2026. This expands the Board from ten to twelve members. Helms will serve on the Compensation and Management Development Committee and the Environmental, Health and Safety Committee, while Turner joins the Audit Committee and the Governance and Sustainability Committee. Both will receive standard non-employee director compensation.
Key Highlights
- Williams appointed Lloyd W. (Billy) Helms, Jr. as an independent director.
- Robb E. Turner was also appointed as an independent director to the Board.
- The Board of Directors expanded from 10 to 12 members, effective July 1, 2026.
- Helms will serve on the Compensation and Management Development and EHS Committees.
- Turner will serve on the Audit and Governance and Sustainability Committees.
- New directors receive a $130,000 annual cash retainer.
- New directors receive a $200,000 annual equity retainer in restricted stock units.
- Helms brings over 40 years of energy industry experience, including as President of EOG Resources.
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