Williams appoints Billy Helms and Robb Turner to Board of Directors

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.

Helms, former EOG Resources president, brings 40+ years energy experience; Turner, ArcLight co-founder, has 35+ years in energy finance.
Board expanded from 10 to 12 members; both are independent directors effective July 1, 2026.
Helms to serve on Compensation and EHS committees; Turner on Audit and Governance committees.
Each receives $130K annual cash retainer and $200K annual equity retainer in RSUs; 2026 awards subject to one-year deferral.

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Appointed

Lloyd W. (Billy) Helms, Jr.

Director

WMB · WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.

Effective: 2026-07-01
Filed: July 1, 2026, 4:38 PM ET

On July 1, 2026, The Williams Companies, Inc. (“the Company”) announced that Robb E. Turner and Lloyd W. (Billy) Helms, Jr., have been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026.

Appointed

Robb E. Turner

Director

WMB · WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.

Effective: 2026-07-01
Filed: July 1, 2026, 4:38 PM ET

On July 1, 2026, The Williams Companies, Inc. (“the Company”) announced that Robb E. Turner and Lloyd W. (Billy) Helms, Jr., have been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Lloyd W. (Billy) Helms, Jr. was appointed as Director at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

Action: appointed
Role: Director

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On July 1, 2026, The Williams Companies, Inc. (“the Company”) announced that Robb E. Turner and Lloyd W. (Billy) Helms, Jr., have been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Robb E. Turner was appointed as Director at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

Action: appointed
Role: Director

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On July 1, 2026, The Williams Companies, Inc. (“the Company”) announced that Robb E. Turner and Lloyd W. (Billy) Helms, Jr., have been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026.

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