Fluor elects energy investment firms partner to its board

James Hackett, currently a partner in Riverstone Holdings LLC has been elected to Fluor’s board of directors.

IRVING, US: Fluor Corporation has elected James Hackett, currently a partner in Riverstone Holdings LLC, one of the largest private energy investment firms in the US to its board of directors. Hackett’s election to Fluor’s board raises the total number of directors to 12, of whom 11 are independent.

Hackett previously served as a member of Fluor’s board for 14 years from March 2001 to April 2015. He will serve on Fluor's governance and organization and compensation committees. He is also the retired executive chairman of the board and former CEO of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, one of the world’s largest independent oil and natural gas exploration and production companies.

“Fluor is very fortunate to have an executive of Jim’s caliber rejoin our board of directors. His vast knowledge and experience within the global energy sector provide Fluor with a unique and much sought-after business perspective that is key to the markets we serve. We are extremely pleased that he will once again be serving on our board at this important time for our company,” said David Seaton, Fluor’s chairman and CEO.

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