By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Mar. 25 -- Anadarko Petroleum Corp. reported that Robert J. Allison Jr., currently chairman of the company, has been named to the additional positions of president and CEO effective immediately.
Allison succeeds outgoing Pres. and CEO John N. Seitz, who resigned Tuesday. Seitz also resigned as a director of Anadarko. No reason was given for Seitz's resignation.
Allison served as CEO of Anadarko during 1986-2001 and has served as chairman since Anadarko became an independent company in 1986. He was named to the board and elected president of the company in 1976.
Allison joined Anadarko in 1973 as vice-president, operations.