Williams Companies Elects New Directors, Appoints CAO

Ticker: WMB · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: leadership-change, board-of-directors, executive-appointment

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TL;DR

Williams Companies adds two directors and a new CAO, signaling potential leadership shifts.

AI Summary

The Williams Companies, Inc. announced on April 24, 2025, that its Board of Directors elected two new directors, Michelle D. J. Smith and John M. K. Kelleher, effective April 22, 2025. The company also announced the appointment of John D. Goode as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Corporate Controller, effective April 22, 2025. These changes are part of the company's ongoing governance and leadership evolution.

Why It Matters

Changes in board composition and key financial leadership can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, impacting investor confidence and future operational direction.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing reports routine board and executive appointments, which are standard corporate governance actions and do not inherently indicate significant financial or operational risk.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

Who were the new directors elected to The Williams Companies, Inc. Board?

Michelle D. J. Smith and John M. K. Kelleher were elected as new directors.

When were the new directors' elections effective?

The elections of Michelle D. J. Smith and John M. K. Kelleher were effective as of April 22, 2025.

Who has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Corporate Controller?

John D. Goode has been appointed to these roles.

What is the effective date for John D. Goode's appointment?

John D. Goode's appointment is effective as of April 22, 2025.

What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

This 8-K filing reports on the departure of directors or certain officers, election of directors, appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements of certain officers, as well as Regulation FD Disclosure and Financial Statements and Exhibits.

From the Filing

0001193125-25-093574.txt : 20250424 0001193125-25-093574.hdr.sgml : 20250424 20250424163016 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-093574 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 17 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250422 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250424 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250424 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000107263 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION [4922] ORGANIZATION NAME: 01 Energy & Transportation EIN: 730569878 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-04174 FILM NUMBER: 25867784 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE WILLIAMS CTR CITY: TULSA STATE: OK ZIP: 74172 BUSINESS PHONE: 9185732000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE WILLIAM CENTER CITY: TULSA STATE: OK ZIP: 74172 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WILLIAMS COMPANIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WILLIAMS BROTHERS COMPANIES DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19710817 8-K 1 d941981d8k.htm 8-K 8-K WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. false 0000107263 0000107263 2025-04-22 2025-04-22     UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549     FORM 8-K     CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2025 ( April 22, 2025 )     The Williams Companies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)       Delaware   1-4174   73-0569878 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)   One Williams Center   Tulsa , Oklahoma   74172-0172 (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (918) 573-2000 NOT APPLICABLE (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:     ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)     ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)     ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))     ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:   Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $1.00 par value   WMB   New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company  ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐       Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On April 24, 2025, The Williams Companies, Inc. (“the Company”) announced that Larry Larsen has bee

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