People: Devon Energy Corp (DVN.N)

Mr. John Richels is President, Chief Executive Officer, Director of Devon Energy Corporation. Mr. Richels was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in 2010, having previously served as President of the Company since 2004. Prior to that, Mr. Richels served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Devon Canada Corporation, a subsidiary of the Company. He joined the Company in 1998 when the Company acquired Canadian-based Northstar Energy Corporation. Prior to that Mr. Richels served as Managing and Chief Operating Partner of the Canadian-based national law firm, Bennett Jones. Mr. Richels holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from York University and a law degree from the University of Windsor. Mr. Richels served as a director of Northstar Energy Corporation from 1993 to 1996. He served as Vice-Chairman of the board of governors of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.