Noble Energy, Inc. announced that Brent Smolik will be joining the company effective November 16, 2018 as President and Chief Operating Officer. He will be responsible for leadership of Noble Energy’s world-wide operations. Mr. Smolik will bring more than 35 years of oil and gas experience including significant technical and executive operating experience. He has held various leadership roles, including as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of EP Energy Corporation; President of the Exploration and Production Company of El Paso Corporation; President of ConocoPhillips, Canada; President of Burlington Resources, Canada; and VP & Chief Engineer of Burlington Resources Inc. He has also served on the boards of directors of Cameron International Corporation, the American Exploration and Production Council, America’s Natural Gas Alliance and the Producers for American Crude Oil Exports. Gary Willingham, EVP of Operations, will be leaving the Company to pursue other opportunities.