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Encana Chairman O'Brien Steps Down

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Encana Corp. has reported that, after serving with distinction for more than 10 years, David P. O'Brien has stepped down as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and will remain a Director of Encana.

One of the founders of Encana, Mr. O'Brien has held leadership roles with Encana or one of its predecessor companies for more than 20 years. As Chairman since 1990 and Interim CEO of PanCanadian Energy Corporation from October 2001 to April 2002, he oversaw its merger with Alberta Energy Company Ltd. to form Encana. He had previously served as Chairman, President & CEO of Canadian Pacific Limited (energy, hotels and transportation) from May 1996 to October 2001.

During his distinguished career, Mr. O'Brien has brought his in-depth acumen and expertise to a number of public company directorships including Enerplus Corporation, Molson Coors Brewing Company, Royal Bank of Canada and TransCanada Corporation. Among the numerous awards recognizing his contributions, Mr. O'Brien was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2008; named a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors in 2005; and entered the Canadian Business Hall of Fame in 2004.

Clayton H. Woitas has been appointed Board Chairman, as well as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and an ex-officio member of all other Board Committees. Peter Dea has assumed the role of Chair of the Corporate Responsibility, Environment, Health & Safety Committee, of which Mr. Woitas was previously the Chair. All members of Encana's Board Committees are considered independent.

"On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Mr. O'Brien for his many contributions to Encana, including his pivotal role in the formation of our company back in 2002 through the merger of Alberta Energy Company Ltd. and PanCanadian Energy Corporation," said Mr. Woitas. "Mr. O'Brien has had an exemplary career marked by many accomplishments and dedicated community service, and Encana has benefited greatly from his expertise and leadership during his term as Chairman of the corporation."