HOUSTON, July  31, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Occidental (NYSE:OXY) announced today that Brad Pollack has been appointed Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective August 1, 2026, overseeing the company’s

Occidental Names Brad Pollack Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Occidental names Brad Pollack General Counsel in leadership transition

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    <p>HOUSTON, July  31, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Occidental (NYSE:OXY) announced today that Brad Pollack has been appointed Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective August 1, 2026, overseeing the company’s</p>
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    <p>Occidental appointed Brad Pollack as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective Aug. 1, 2026, with Sylvia Kerrigan remaining Chief Legal Officer through year-end and advising through 2027. Pollack, a 2014 veteran, will lead the global legal function, supporting acquisitions, divestitures and major projects. The transition seeks governance continuity amid ongoing strategic repositioning.</p>
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    <ul><li>Occidental names Brad Pollack as Senior Vice President and General Counsel; effective Aug 1, 2026.</li><li>Sylvia Kerrigan remains Chief Legal Officer through 12/31/2026 and adviser through 2027.</li><li>Pollack joined Occidental in 2014; previously VP and Deputy General Counsel.</li><li>Kerrigan oversaw CrownRock and OxyChem divestiture; transition aims for continuity.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Occidental Petroleum (OXY)</strong>: Announces GC transition; governance continuity and leadership depth highlighted.</li><li><strong>Net Power Inc. (NPWR)</strong>: Pollack sits on NPWR board, implying potential cross-over on low-carbon power initiatives.</li></ul>
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    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. This is a leadership-change announcement at Occidental, signaling governance continuity rather than a near-term earnings or operations event.</p>
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    <ul><li>GC appointment could influence Occidental&#039;s deal-making and regulatory risk posture.</li><li>Pollack sits on Net Power board, signaling potential emphasis on low-carbon initiatives.</li><li>Kerrigan&#039;s planned 2026 end-date provides transitional stability for legal leadership.</li><li>No immediate changes to capital allocation or dividends announced.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Brad Pollack named Senior Vice President and General Counsel; effective Aug 1, 2026.</li><li>Sylvia Kerrigan to remain Chief Legal Officer through 12/31/2026; adviser through 2027.</li><li>Pollack joined Occidental in 2014; previously Vice President and Deputy General Counsel.</li><li>Pollack serves on the Board of Directors of Net Power Inc. (NPWR).</li></ul>
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    <p>Neutral near-term for OXY; monitor governance-driven shifts over the next 6–12 months.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p>HOUSTON, July  31, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=N4UruEK0rX5XrkMRJL63Wc1JzVPc0U0IanqGuSHYdBD0NGnUnR9Z65AwzZhHHbycerh7YUWmSH-juph_ByUjzA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Occidental</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OXY">OXY</a>) announced today that Brad Pollack has been appointed Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective August 1, 2026, overseeing the company’s global legal department. Pollack will succeed Sylvia Kerrigan as part of a planned transition. Kerrigan will remain Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer through the end of 2026 and serve as a senior strategic adviser through 2027.</p>  <p>Pollack joined Occidental in 2014 and most recently served as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, overseeing legal support for the company’s U.S. and international operations and commercial development, including acquisitions, divestitures, commercial transactions, midstream and marketing, major projects and supply chain. During his tenure, he held several leadership roles within the legal department and helped advance strategic initiatives across the organization.</p>  <p>"Brad has played an important role in advancing Occidental’s growth and strategic priorities, while building strong partnerships across the organization," said Richard Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer. "His proven leadership, legal expertise, sound judgment and deep understanding of our business make him uniquely qualified to lead our legal function."</p>  <p>Pollack also serves on the Board of Directors of Net Power Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NPWR">NPWR</a>), an energy technology and project development company focused on low-carbon gas power solutions. Before joining Occidental, he was a corporate and securities lawyer at Dechert LLP, advising public and private companies in a wide range of legal matters.</p>  <p>Kerrigan has served as Occidental’s Chief Legal Officer since 2022, overseeing the company’s global legal and regulatory functions. Under her leadership, her team played a key role in Occidental’s strategic repositioning, including the acquisition of CrownRock and the divestiture of OxyChem, while deepening the department&#39;s partnership with business leaders across the enterprise. Her team also helped reduce material liabilities and strengthen the balance sheet, and supported enterprise-wide priorities such as technology adoption, organic portfolio optimization, and geopolitical risk management. Kerrigan has served as a valued advisor to Occidental’s board on matters of corporate governance, drawing on her own experience as a director at publicly listed companies.</p>  <p>"I would like to thank Sylvia for her tremendous contributions over the past four years as our Chief Legal Officer," said Jackson. "Sylvia has been a trusted advisor and a steady, thoughtful voice. Her leadership helped strengthen our legal and compliance foundation and the partnership between legal and our other business functions. She leaves behind a strong legal team and a lasting impact on our company. We are grateful for her leadership and wish her all the best in her next chapter."</p>  <p><strong>About Occidental </strong></p>  <p>Occidental is an international energy company that <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=R6zWH8gHkP0GgkQmCwhgVuBXh8CQa2_3IenXceTLBX8HWGWcIA7I48UWD2eYkwTJl5gZ1xzToeYwkzVNPLNZfPZFO9_shbd_4BgkQeAReFsztvGtTgkclNAA7pKtEZtz3NgjtAHOpViKrA5OxpT6IpZ2D5drld8kTLwffz2k57c=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">produces</a>, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=QIVQ25ztdk6KS6Db0bQA1nDrWXSVz9dtqMFiXItTDdqnfVgtkA2VhAuWiPHAxgTRFddkKNj1ZFVwpd0Cuc7iQvbfOWkd1PnMZvw4HxrYHsMHz91-5ZfFo2Bp6Yr9MDSi_uCUJmatalbiUQBRR-YcgyyZzmbiIQgF96mQlDE2ChsnCdV9SeepVG6zAUexLUCU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">markets and transports</a> oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=5QEpdvQ2U5uirdPzW8EcidJtotCcl5jWKv-JLivGzY-ciHNaqurIvtB_nvoywW_0pcrLiUas4wUoDYgk8W6rII24aTTQ3mi-4rts3L6XfBzlDUeGeO6AEF7EYSqNOTmu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">carbon management</a> to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Occidental primarily operates in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=p8qIajtBpiDyP_1yR0VsBABG-TGTEY-8ep-VV7ibPAdSAFW_3ceIbBtnody1UHtqZgl8QfSAGa2sxZ9vWNuXKyFQS_o0LH-7D-ONI1Nj-Es3dFEaND-SrM21uslQ9SUxxH8ly1ELjIETAiZXTzv_UqNds0moSJNwKaEcWaalJI4=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">oxy.com</a>.</p>  <p><strong>Contacts</strong></p> <table align="center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse ;"><tr><td style="max-width:30%; width:30%; min-width:30%;;text-align: left ;  vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; "><strong>Media</strong></td><td style="max-width:70%; width:70%; min-width:70%;;text-align: left ;  vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; "><strong>Investors</strong></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: left ;  vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; ">Eric Moses<br></br>713-497-2017<br></br><a href="mailto:eric_moses@oxy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eric_moses@oxy.com</a></td><td style="text-align: left ;  vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; ">Babatunde A. 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Occidental appointed Brad Pollack as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective Aug. 1, 2026, with Sylvia Kerrigan remaining Chief Legal Officer through year-end and advising through 2027. Pollack, a 2014 veteran, will lead the global legal function, supporting acquisitions, divestitures and major projects. The transition seeks governance continuity amid ongoing strategic repositioning.

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