Diversified Energy Chairman David Johnson retires; CEO Rusty Hutson becomes Chairman

Diversified Energy Co

David Johnson resigns as Chairman and director effective Aug 5, 2026, after 9 years; no disagreement cited.
Board reduces size from 6 to 5 directors following Johnson's departure.
CEO and founder Rusty Hutson, Jr. appointed Chairman of the Board, effective Aug 5, 2026.
David Turner, Jr. named Lead Independent Director; Martin Thomas joins Compensation Committee.

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David Johnson

Chairman of the Board

DEC · Diversified Energy Co

Effective: 2026-08-05
Filed: August 10, 2026, 5:09 PM ET

On August 5, 2026, David Johnson notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Diversified Energy Company (the “Company”) of his resignation as Chairman of the Board and member of the Sustainability and Safety and Compensation Committees of the Board, effective immediately.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

David Johnson resigned as Chairman of the Board at Diversified Energy Co.

Action: resigned
Role: Chairman of the Board

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On August 5, 2026, David Johnson notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Diversified Energy Company (the “Company”) of his resignation as Chairman of the Board and member of the Sustainability and Safety and Compensation Committees of the Board, effective immediately.

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