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Chord Energy Appoints Michael Lou as CEO to Succeed Danny Brown

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1Chord Energy Corporation announced the appointment of Michael Lou as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Chord Energy Corporation announced the appointment of Michael Lou as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 19, 2026. PR Newswire reported that Lou succeeds Danny Brown, who is stepping down from his executive roles and the Board of Directors to pursue another professional opportunity, with Lou also being elected to the company's board.

The leadership transition occurs following a period where CHRD closed at $154.56 on October 16, 2026. Lou brings over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry to the role, having most recently served as the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer since March 2024.

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    Update: The company announced strong preliminary 3Q26 results, reporting production volumes above guidance and $205 million in share repurchases at an average price of $135.74 per share. Chord Energy also disclosed the $550 million divestiture of non-operated Marcellus assets, ending the period on September 30, 2026, with $804.7 million in cash against $1,482.2 million in total debt.