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title: "Diversified Energy CEO Rusty Hutson Jr. becomes board chairman as David Johnson retires"
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description: "Diversified Energy announced that founder and CEO Rusty Hutson Jr. has been appointed board chairman, effective August 5, 2026, succeeding David Johnson who retired after nine years of service. Additionally, board member David Turner Jr. was named lead independent director, and Martin Thomas joined the compensation committee."
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# Diversified Energy CEO Rusty Hutson Jr. becomes board chairman as David Johnson retires

-   Diversified Energy Chairman David Johnson retired from the board effective Aug. 5, 2026, ending more than nine years of service. \* Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and board member Rusty Hutson Jr. was appointed chairman effective Aug. 5, 2026. \* Board member David Turner Jr. was named lead independent director. \* Martin Thomas was appointed to the compensation committee. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Diversified Energy Company published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202608051615OMX\_\_\_\_\_CNEWS\_EN\_GNW9804284\_en) on August 05, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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