SandRidge Energy, Inc. (SD) announced that it has named James Bennett CEO and president and that lead independent director Jeffrey Serota will serve as interim non-executive chairman, effective June 19, 2013.
SandRidge also announced that Tom Ward, the former Chairman and CEO of SandRidge, is leaving the company.
Commenting on Bennett, the company said he has served as chief financial officer or CFO of SandRidge since January 2011 and was promoted to president in March 2013. Prior to joining SandRidge he was managing director for White Deer Energy, a private equity fund focused on the oil and gas industry.
From 2006 to December 2009, Bennett was employed by GSO Capital Partners, where he served in various capacities in its energy group, including as a managing director. His prior experience also includes serving as chief financial officer of Aquilex Services Corp., the company noted.
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