Halliburton appoints David C. Hernandez to board
Hernandez will serve until Halliburton’s 2027 annual meeting, with shareholders electing directors annually thereafter.
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Halliburton Company appointed David C. Hernandez to its board on October 15, 2026, filling a vacancy; the board remains at 12 directors. Hernandez, president and director of Hunt Consolidated, was appointed to the Audit Committee and the Health, Safety and Environment Committee. The board determined he is independent under its guidelines and New York Stock Exchange listing standards, and designated him an “audit committee financial expert.” Timothy A. Leach moved from the Audit Committee to the Compensation Committee.
Hernandez will receive an initial award of 961 restricted stock units, based on the prorated value of the $200,000 annual equity award for non-management directors. Halliburton also entered into an indemnification agreement with Hernandez, providing for indemnification and advancement of certain expenses subject to its exceptions, limitations and applicable law. Hernandez will serve until the company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and will be subject to annual election thereafter.
