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Pioneer Natural Resources Announces that Richard P. Dealy Commences Role as Chief Executive Officer

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Pioneer Natural Resources Company (NYSE:PXD) has announced Richard P. Dealy as the new CEO, effective January 1, 2024, succeeding Scott D. Sheffield. Dealy, previously the Company’s President and COO, brings over 30 years of industry experience and has been instrumental in securing Pioneer’s leading operational and financial position. The company has achieved significant milestones under his leadership, including building a strong investment grade balance sheet, becoming the largest oil producer in Texas, and successfully integrating major acquisitions.
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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pioneer Natural Resources Company (NYSE:PXD) ("Pioneer" or "the Company") today announced that Richard ("Rich") P. Dealy has commenced his new role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Scott D. Sheffield has transitioned to the non-executive role of Special Advisor to the CEO, both effective January 1, 2024. As previously announced, Dealy succeeds Mr. Sheffield, who retired as CEO on December 31, 2023. Sheffield and Dealy will both continue to serve on the Pioneer Board of Directors (Board).

Richard P. Dealy. (Photo: Pioneer Natural Resources)

Richard P. Dealy. (Photo: Pioneer Natural Resources)

Dealy, previously the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), brings more than 30 years of industry experience in roles spanning nearly all operations and business functions at Pioneer and its predecessor company. Dealy has been pivotal to securing Pioneer’s leading operational and financial position. During his tenure with the Company, Pioneer built one of the strongest investment grade balance sheets in the industry, became the largest oil producer in the State of Texas, had six consecutive years of operational efficiency improvements and successfully integrated the acquisitions of Parsley Energy and Double Point Energy.

Dealy said, "I am honored to step into the role of CEO and lead our more than 2,000 talented employees who continue to deliver on our strategy with unmatched operational excellence and integrity."

Sheffield commented, "Rich is a disciplined, focused and enthusiastic leader. He has been a major reason for our success, and the Company could not be in better hands."

About Richard P. Dealy:

Dealy has served as the President and COO of Pioneer Natural Resources since January 2021. In April 2023, Pioneer’s Board named Dealy as the company’s next CEO, effective January 1, 2024. Previously, he had served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from November 2004 through December 2020. Dealy has held leadership positions throughout Pioneer during his more than 30 years of tenure, including as a director of the general partner of Pioneer Southwest Energy Partners, a publicly traded Master Limited Partnership, from 2007 until its acquisition by the Company in 2013. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC) and Compass Minerals International. Dealy graduated with honors from Eastern New Mexico University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance.

About Pioneer

Pioneer is a large independent oil and gas exploration and production company, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with operations in the United States. For more information, visit www.pxd.com.

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Who is the new CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources Company and when did he start?

Richard P. Dealy has commenced his new role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pioneer Natural Resources Company, effective January 1, 2024.

Who is the previous CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources Company and what is his new role?

Scott D. Sheffield has transitioned to the non-executive role of Special Advisor to the CEO, after retiring as CEO on December 31, 2023.

What are some of the achievements of Richard P. Dealy at Pioneer Natural Resources Company?

Richard P. Dealy has been pivotal to securing Pioneer’s leading operational and financial position. Under his leadership, the company built a strong investment grade balance sheet, became the largest oil producer in Texas, and successfully integrated major acquisitions.

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pioneer natural resources is a large independent exploration and production company with operations in the united states. focused on delivering competitive and sustainable results, pioneer responsibly produces oil and natural gas resources to help meet the world’s energy demands. the company provides many of its own services by owning and operating frac fleets, drilling rigs and coil tubing units. areas of operations include the permian basin in west texas, the eagle ford shale play in south texas, the raton basin in southeastern colorado and the west texas panhandle gas field. the enthusiasm, commitment and talent of employees are at the heart of pioneer’s success. communicating openly at all levels of the organization, personal accountability and working as a team are all hallmarks of the company culture of respect. pioneer fosters an entrepreneur’s mindset, driving innovation and striving for excellence in all areas. company commitment to the health and safety of employees and t