8-KLeadership Changes

ONEOK INC /NEW/ 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Mar 9, 2022)

Filed March 9, 2022For Securities:OKE

Summary

ONEOK, Inc. announced organizational changes effective March 28, 2022, aimed at aligning its reporting structure with its strategic plan and fostering leadership development. The primary executive change involves Kevin L. Burdick, who will transition to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. In this new capacity, Mr. Burdick will oversee all commercial activities and continue to report to the President and CEO, Pierce H. Norton, II. These adjustments signal a focus on commercial strategy execution and potentially represent an effort to streamline operations and enhance management depth. Scott Schingen, Senior Vice President of Operations, will now report directly to the CEO, indicating a potential shift in operational oversight and a more direct line of communication from operations to the top executive level. Investors should monitor how these changes impact the company's performance and strategic initiatives.

Key Highlights

  • 1ONEOK announced organizational changes effective March 28, 2022.
  • 2Kevin L. Burdick appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer.
  • 3Mr. Burdick will be responsible for all commercial activities.
  • 4Mr. Burdick will continue reporting to President and CEO Pierce H. Norton, II.
  • 5Scott Schingen, SVP of Operations, will now report directly to the CEO.
  • 6The changes are intended to align reporting structure with strategic plan execution and create leadership development opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The organizational changes are designed to align ONEOK's reporting structure with its strategic plan, accelerate the execution of that plan, and create opportunities for leadership development within the company.

Kevin L. Burdick has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. He will be responsible for overseeing all of ONEOK's commercial activities.

Scott Schingen, the Senior Vice President of Operations, who previously reported to Mr. Burdick, will now report directly to the President and CEO, Pierce H. Norton, II.

These organizational changes are effective as of March 28, 2022.