Ovintiv Names Gregory P. Hill to Board of Directors

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Ovintiv (NYSE: OVV) appointed Gregory P. Hill as an independent director, effective January 30, 2026. Hill, 64, retired in 2025 as President, Worldwide Exploration & Production and Executive VP of Hess, and has 40+ years of experience at Hess, Shell and Aera Energy.

Board chair highlighted Hill's technical expertise, operational leadership, and experience leading global portfolios including Guyana, the Bakken and the Gulf of America.

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• Adds director with 40+ years of upstream energy experience
• Brings proven operational leadership from roles at Hess, Shell, Aera
• Direct experience overseeing growth in Guyana, Bakken, Gulf of America
• Strengthens board expertise in exploration and production strategy

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DENVER, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV) (TSX: OVV) today announced that Gregory P. Hill has been appointed as an independent member of its board of directors, effective January 30, 2026.

Hill, 64, retired in 2025 as President, Worldwide Exploration & Production and Executive Vice President of Hess Corporation. During more than four decades in the energy industry, he held senior leadership roles at Hess, Shell, Aera Energy, and other organizations, leading major global portfolios across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

At Hess, Hill oversaw significant portfolio transformation, operational excellence initiatives, and major growth in key regions including Guyana, the Bakken, and the Gulf of America. He previously served in senior executive roles with Shell International E&P in both Europe and Asia, and Aera Energy. Hill holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (with honors) from the University of Wyoming and received an Honorary Doctorate from the University in 2024.

"We are very pleased to welcome Greg to our board of directors," said Ovintiv Chairman, Peter Dea. "Greg brings a distinguished track record of technical expertise, operational leadership, strategic implementation, and value creation. His depth of experience in leading diverse portfolios and driving safety cultural excellence will provide significant insight as our Board continues its work to enhance long‑term shareholder value."

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FAQ

When does Gregory P. Hill join the Ovintiv (OVV) board of directors?

He joins effective January 30, 2026. According to Ovintiv, the appointment is immediate and follows his retirement from Hess in 2025, positioning him to advise on strategy and operations from that date.

What experience does Gregory P. Hill bring to Ovintiv (OVV)?

Hill brings over 40 years in upstream oil and gas leadership. According to Ovintiv, he held senior roles at Hess, Shell and Aera, overseeing major portfolios across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

How might Gregory Hill's appointment affect Ovintiv's (OVV) board expertise?

The appointment enhances technical and operational oversight on the board. According to Ovintiv, Hill's track record in portfolio transformation and safety culture adds practical experience relevant to exploration and production governance.

What roles did Gregory P. Hill hold prior to joining Ovintiv (OVV)?

He retired as President, Worldwide Exploration & Production and Executive VP of Hess in 2025. According to Ovintiv, he also served in senior executive roles with Shell International E&P and Aera Energy.

Does Gregory Hill have formal engineering credentials relevant to Ovintiv (OVV)?

Yes; he holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with honors. According to Ovintiv, he also received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Wyoming in 2024.