Yang has more than 25 years of domestic and international exploration, technical, and operating experience in the oil and gas industry. He joined Approach in July 2009 as vice-president, exploration, and was named executive vice-president, business development and geosciences, in November 2010.
He previously was with Pioneer Natural Resources Co. for 12 years in a variety of positions, including exploration manager for worldwide exploration and business development, geosciences advisor, and technical lead for Pioneer’s Eagle Ford shale team.