Continental Resources names Doug Lawler as CEO
(WO) — Doug Lawler, president and COO of Continental Resources Inc., will assume the role of CEO at the start of 2023 upon the retirement of William Berry, the company said on Dec. 6.
"Doug is a transformative leader who will build on all we have achieved in our company's 55-years,” Harold Hamm, Continental founder and chairman, said. “Doug is exactly the right person to inspire our employees and grow our company and our culture as we meet the world's energy challenges. Operating as a private company unlocks endless possibilities, and I look forward to working with Doug as we fiercely champion American energy for decades to come."
Lawler has spent over three decades in the oil and gas industry and joined Continental in February 2022.
"I want to thank Bill for his service, not only to Continental, but to the entire industry,” Hamm said. “Continental is better today than we were three years ago thanks to Bill's leadership and teamwork. He helped secure our entry into the Powder River and Permian Basins and was instrumental in leading our recent investment into carbon capture and sequestration with Summit Carbon Solutions. He has been keenly focused on ensuring the next generation of leadership at Continental which leads us to this pivotal moment."
