Biography

Charles M. Sledge became a member of our Board of Directors in April 2025. Mr. Sledge currently serves as the Non-Executive Chairman of the board of directors of Noble Holding Corporation plc a position he has held since February 2021. Mr. Sledge has also served as a member of the board of directors of Talos Energy Inc. since May 2018 and currently chairs the Audit Committee of Talos Energy Inc. Additionally, he currently serves on the board of Weatherford International plc, where he serves as chairman since June 2018. Mr. Sledge previously served on the board of directors of Vine Energy, Inc. (which was acquired by Chesapeake Energy Corporation). Mr. Sledge previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of Cameron International Corporation, an oilfield services company, from 2008 until its sale to Schlumberger Limited in 2016. Prior to that, he served as the Corporate Controller of Cameron International Corporation from 2001 until 2008. Mr. Sledge received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting at Louisiana State University and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University. We believe that Mr. Sledge's significant knowledge of the energy space and extensive financial experience will bring significant value to our Board of Directors.