Occidental Petroleum Corporation declared the appointment of WCW (Willie) Chiang as Executive Vice President, Operations.

Mr. Chiang, 51, will have oversight for Occidental's Midstream businesses and will also be part of the company's strategy, reserves, and corporate-wide capital allocation processes.

Commenting on Mr. Chiang's appointment, Occidental President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen I. Chazen said, "Willie brings to Oxy over 30 years of energy industry experience, a deep knowledge of the downstream and midstream sectors, and a proven track record for optimizing asset values through the supply and trading of a company's commodity portfolio. Throughout his career he has demonstrated strategic vision and strong leadership of complex global operations. Willie will be an outstanding addition to Oxy's senior management team."

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