Ovintiv appoints Gregory P Hill to board of directors

January 29, 2026 5:05 PM EST

Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV) (TSX: OVV) announced that Gregory P. Hill has been appointed as an independent member of its board of directors, effective January 30, 2026.



Hill, 64, retired in 2025 as President, Worldwide Exploration & Production and Executive Vice President of Hess Corporation. He brings more than four decades of experience in the energy industry, having held senior leadership roles at Hess, Shell, Aera Energy, and other organizations across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.



During his tenure at Hess, Hill oversaw portfolio transformation, operational excellence initiatives, and growth in regions including Guyana, the Bakken, and the Gulf of America. He previously served in senior executive roles with Shell International E&P in Europe and Asia, and at Aera Energy.



Hill holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wyoming and received an Honorary Doctorate from the university in 2024.



"We are very pleased to welcome Greg to our board of directors," said Ovintiv Chairman Peter Dea. "Greg brings a distinguished track record of technical expertise, operational leadership, strategic implementation, and value creation. His depth of experience in leading diverse portfolios and driving safety cultural excellence will provide significant insight as our Board continues its work to enhance long‑term shareholder value."



The information is based on a company press release statement.


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