Anadarko Announces Al Walker Named Chief Executive Officer

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

today announced its Board of Directors has promoted Al Walker, the company's President and Chief Operating Officer, to the position of President and CEO. Jim Hackett, who was named Anadarko's CEO in December of 2003, will continue serving the company in the newly created position of Executive Chairman. The leadership changes will be effective May 15, 2012, in conjunction with the company's Annual Meeting. In addition, Walker will stand for election to the company's Board of Directors at that time.