Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> December 18, 2000

Aubrey Mcclendon – Chesapeake Energy Corporation (chk)

AUBREY K. McCLENDON has served as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Chesapeake Energy Corporation since he co- founded the company with Tom L. Ward in 1989. Chesapeake Energy Corporation is one of the 10 largest independent natural gas producers in the US. In addition to serving on various industry and charitable boards, Mr. McClendon is a member of the Board of Visitors of the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and graduated from Duke University in 1981. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with an overview of the company?

Mr. McClendon: Chesapeake Energy Corporation is the tenth largest

independent natural gas producer in the US, a position we've built