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ConocoPhillips appoints Kathleen McGinty to its board of directors

ConocoPhillips

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today announced that its board of directors has elected Ms. Kathleen (Katie) McGinty to serve as a board member.

Ms. McGinty currently serves as the vice president and chief sustainability and external relations officer for Johnson Controls. Prior to joining Johnson Controls, Ms. McGinty served in a broad range of leadership positions, with over 30 years of public and private sector experience, most recently serving as senior vice president at the Environmental Defense Fund in Washington, D.C., where she led the global oceans program.

“We are pleased to add Katie to the ConocoPhillips board of directors,” said Ryan Lance, chairman and chief executive officer. “Katie’s leadership on sustainability and experience in the private sector and in many key government positions brings a valuable perspective to our board. We look forward to her contributions as we continue to deliver on our returns-focused value proposition.”

Ms. McGinty currently serves on several boards, including the International Steering Committee of the World Sustainable Development Summit, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, the Carnegie Mellon Scott Institute for Energy Innovation, and MN8 Energy (formerly Goldman Sachs Renewable Power, LLC).

The appointment of Ms. McGinty increases the number of ConocoPhillips directors to 13, of which 11 are independent. Ms. McGinty will serve on the Public Policy and Sustainability Committee and the Audit and Finance Committee of the ConocoPhillips board.

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