Ovintiv Names Gregory P. Hill to Board of Directors

Veteran energy executive brings extensive technical and operational leadership experience to Ovintiv's board.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 5:15pm

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Ovintiv Inc., an energy company, announced that Gregory P. Hill has been appointed as an independent member of its board of directors, effective January 30, 2026. Hill, a 64-year-old retired executive, brings over four decades of experience in the energy industry, having held senior leadership roles at Hess Corporation, Shell, and Aera Energy.

Why it matters

Hill's appointment to Ovintiv's board is seen as a strategic move to bolster the company's technical expertise and operational leadership as it continues to enhance long-term shareholder value. His extensive experience in leading diverse portfolios and driving safety cultural excellence is expected to provide valuable insights to the board.

The details

During his career, Hill held various senior executive roles, including President, Worldwide Exploration & Production and Executive Vice President at Hess Corporation. He oversaw significant portfolio transformation, operational excellence initiatives, and major growth in key regions including Guyana, the Bakken, and the Gulf of America. Prior to Hess, Hill served in senior roles with Shell International E&P in both Europe and Asia, as well as Aera Energy.

  • Gregory P. Hill was appointed to Ovintiv's board of directors on January 30, 2026.
  • Hill retired from his role as President, Worldwide Exploration & Production and Executive Vice President at Hess Corporation in 2025.

The players

Ovintiv Inc.

An energy company that operates in North America.

Gregory P. Hill

A 64-year-old retired energy executive with over four decades of experience in the industry, including senior leadership roles at Hess Corporation, Shell, and Aera Energy.

Peter Dea

The Chairman of Ovintiv's board of directors.

Hess Corporation

An American multinational energy company.

Shell

A British multinational oil and gas company.

Aera Energy

A California-based oil and gas company.

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What they’re saying

“We are very pleased to welcome Greg to our board of directors. Greg brings a distinguished track record of technical expertise, operational leadership, strategic implementation, and value creation. His depth of experience in leading diverse portfolios and driving safety cultural excellence will provide significant insight as our Board continues its work to enhance long‑term shareholder value.”

— Peter Dea, Chairman, Ovintiv (PRNewswire)

The takeaway

Ovintiv's appointment of Gregory P. Hill, a veteran energy executive with extensive technical and operational leadership experience, to its board of directors is a strategic move to strengthen the company's expertise and drive long-term shareholder value as it navigates the evolving energy landscape.