APA Corporation Announces Appointment of Aneil Kochar as Vice President and Treasurer

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APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) has announced the promotion of Aneil Kochar to the position of vice president and treasurer, effective May 22, 2025. In his new role, Kochar will lead APA's Treasury department, overseeing global capital structure analysis, financing strategies, risk insurance, banking policies, and cash management. He succeeds Ben C. Rodgers, who was recently promoted to CFO.

Kochar brings significant financial experience in oil and gas, having served as APA's assistant treasurer since 2022 and director of Finance since 2020. His prior experience includes roles as VP Finance and treasurer at Chisholm Oil and Gas, investment professional at EIG Global Energy Partners, and energy investment banking at Morgan Stanley. He holds accounting degrees from the University of Texas at Austin.

HOUSTON, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) today announced that Aneil Kochar has been promoted to vice president and treasurer, effective May 22.

Kochar will head APA's Treasury department, providing global oversight for the company's capital structure analysis, financing strategies, risk insurance, banking policies, and cash and liquidity management. The role of treasurer was previously held by Ben C. Rodgers who was recently promoted to chief financial officer.

"I am pleased to welcome Aneil to APA's leadership team. He has vast financial experience in the oil and gas industry and has played a crucial role in APA's financial strategies over the past five years, driving value creation and improving cash management. Aneil will be a strong addition to our executive team," said Ben C. Rodgers, APA's Chief Financial Officer.

Kochar has held the position of assistant treasurer for APA since 2022, having joined the company in 2020 as the director of Finance. Before joining APA, Kochar was vice president Finance and treasurer at Chisholm Oil and Gas, where he oversaw FP&A and treasury activities. Prior to that, he worked at EIG Global Energy Partners as an investment professional, focusing on origination and management of oil and gas debt and equity investments. Kochar began his career in energy investment banking at Morgan Stanley. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin.

About APA
APA Corporation owns consolidated subsidiaries that explore for and produce oil and natural gas in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom and that explore for oil and natural gas offshore Suriname and elsewhere. APA posts announcements, operational updates, investor information and press releases on its website, www.apacorp.com.

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FAQ

Who is the new treasurer of APA Corporation (APA)?

Aneil Kochar has been promoted to vice president and treasurer of APA Corporation, effective May 22, 2025.

What are Aneil Kochar's responsibilities as APA's new treasurer?

As treasurer, Kochar will lead APA's Treasury department, providing global oversight for capital structure analysis, financing strategies, risk insurance, banking policies, and cash and liquidity management.

What was Aneil Kochar's previous role at APA Corporation?

Kochar previously served as assistant treasurer at APA since 2022, and before that as director of Finance since joining the company in 2020.

Who did Aneil Kochar replace as treasurer at APA?

Kochar replaced Ben C. Rodgers, who was recently promoted to chief financial officer of APA Corporation.

What is Aneil Kochar's professional background before joining APA?

Before APA, Kochar was VP Finance and treasurer at Chisholm Oil and Gas, worked at EIG Global Energy Partners as an investment professional, and began his career in energy investment banking at Morgan Stanley.