Hollek chosen as Anadarko’s executive VP, onshore E&P

April 29, 2015
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. has named Darrell E. Hollek as executive vice-president, US onshore exploration and production. Charles A. Meloy, who previously held the position, will remain as an executive vice-president until his retirement in early June.

Anadarko Petroleum Corp. has named Darrell E. Hollek as executive vice-president, US onshore exploration and production. Charles A. Meloy, who previously held the position, will remain as an executive vice-president until his retirement in early June.

Hollek, who most recently served as senior vice-president, deepwater Americas operations, has spent 35 years in the oil and gas industry, launching his career with the company in 1980.

He also previously served as vice-president, US onshore exploration, production, and development, at Kerr-McGee Corp. (OGJ Online, July 8, 2004), elevating to the position from vice-president, Gulf of Mexico and worldwide deepwater E&P (OGJ Online, July 23, 2002); and vice-president, Gulf of Mexico shelf operations (OGJ Online, Oct. 16, 2000).