Apache CFO Alfonso Leon Resigns

(RTTNews) - Apache Corporation (APA) Tuesday said its Chief Financial Officer Alfonso Leon has resigned to pursue other opportunities. The oil and natural gas producer has appointed Executive Vice President Anthony Lannie as interim CFO.

Leon's departure is not related to any issues regarding financial disclosures, accounting or legal matters, the Houston, Texas-based company said.

"We appreciate Alfonso's contribution and wish him all the best in his future endeavors," said Steven Farris, chairman, chief executive officer and president of Apache.

Executive Vice President Anthony Lannie will serve as interim CFO as the company conducts a search for a new chief financial officer. Prior to joining Apache as general counsel in 2003, Lannie served as president of Kinder Morgan Power Company and president of Coral Energy Canada, a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company.