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Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott Sheffield, left, will retire at year end. COO Richard Dealey has been named as the shale oil producer's next chief executive officer. [photos: Pioneer Natural Resources]
Pioneer Natural Resources Names New Chief Executive to Succeed Retiring CEO
by Lance Murray | Apr 27, 2023
Currently Pioneer's president and COO, Richard D. "Rich" Dealy brings more than 30 years of industry experience in roles spanning nearly all operations and business functions at Pioneer and its predecessor company. He will replace the retiring Scott Sheffield. The news comes amid reports that Exxon Mobil Corp. has held preliminary talks with Pioneer about a possible acquisition of the company.
