AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Halliburton (HAL)

Halliburton names Stephanie Holzhauser chief accounting officer, effective July 16, 2025

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Halliburton said Stephanie Holzhauser will become senior vice president and chief accounting officer on July 16, 2025, replacing Charles E. Geer Jr., who is leaving to pursue an opportunity outside the energy services industry. The filing states Geer's departure was not the result of any disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices, and Holzhauser will serve as the principal accounting officer.

Key points

  • Charles E. Geer Jr. gave notice of resignation on July 8, 2025, effective July 16, 2025 as chief accounting officer and July 31, 2025 as senior vice president.
  • The Board appointed Stephanie Holzhauser on July 9, 2025; she has been vice president of operations finance at Halliburton since April 2023.
  • Her employment agreement provides for a minimum annual base salary of $450,000 and participation in the company's incentive and equity plans.
  • The filing discloses that her brother, Phillip Spoelker, a non-executive employee, received total compensation of about $240,000 from January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

The filing

CompanyHalliburton (HAL)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 14, 2025, 8:06 AM ET
Accession number0000045012-25-000050

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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