Published: September 4, 2024 |

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Talos Energy said Tim Duncan has stepped down from his role as president and chief executive officer, effective August 29, 2024.

Joseph Mills, who has served on the company’s board since March, 2024, will serve as interim president and chief executive officer until a successor is in place. The company’s board of directors has initiated a search for a successor in partnership with a leading executive search firm.

“On behalf of the board and the entire Talos team, I want to express our gratitude to Tim for his invaluable contributions to the company. Currently, Talos stands as a leading exploration & production company in the Gulf of Mexico, backed by a dedicated team committed to safely and efficiently driving long-term value,” said Neal Goldman, chairman of Talos’ board of directors.

“We have complete confidence in Joe’s capabilities to carry out Talos’ strategy as we search for a new CEO to lead Talos into the future and unlock further value. Mills brings a wealth of industry experience and knowledge, boasting more than 42 years in senior leadership positions and serving on the boards of both public and private companies in the oil and gas sector,” added Goldman.

“I’m honored to step in as interim CEO of Talos. The board has played an active role guiding and evaluating our strategic approach, and I am confident about Talos’s direction and strategy. Our commitment remains firm in delivering compelling value for our shareholders,” said Joseph Mills.

“I look forward to working closely with the board and leadership team, drawing on their extensive knowledge to advance our strategic priorities during this transitional period,” added Mills.

Joseph Mills has more than 42 years of experience in all facets of the oil and gas energy business. Mills currently serves as board member of Talos Energy and several other private E&P companies. In addition, Mills serves as the chief executive officer of Samson Resources, a position he has held since March 2017. Prior to joining Samson Resources, Mills served in various leadership roles, including chairman and chief executive officer positions for several public and private oil and gas companies, including Samson Resources II, Eagle Rock Energy G&P, and Roan Resources Company. He also served in director and executive officer positions at several other industry related companies including El Paso Energy, Sonat Exploration, Black Stone Minerals, and Montierra Minerals & Production. Mills received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Petroleum Land Management from the University of Texas and a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from the University of Houston.

Talos Energy is a technically driven, innovative, independent energy company focused on maximizing long-term value through its upstream exploration and production business in the United States Gulf of Mexico and offshore Mexico. They leverage decades of technical and offshore operational expertise to acquire, explore, and produce assets in key geological trends while maintaining a focus on safe and efficient operations, environmental responsibility and community impact.

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