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SandRidge Defers All D&C Ops for 2020, Cuts Capex as New CEO Takes Helm

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SandRidge Defers All D&C Ops for 2020, Cuts Capex as New CEO Takes Helm

SandRidge Energy Inc. has named a new president & CEO as well as the decision to withdraw its 2020 guidance.

Former Jones Energy CEO Takes Helm of SandRidge

SandRidge named Carl F. Giesler, Jr. as its President and Chief Executive Officer.

About Giesler:

Most recently, Mr. Giesler led the cost and operational turnaround and subsequent cash sale in January for Jones Energy, Inc. At Jones Energy, Mr. Giesler led a team that significantly right-sized that company's administrative and operating costs as well meaningfully improved its capital expenditure efficiency and effectiveness.

Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Giesler served as the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Jones Energy Inc. from the summer of 2018 through its cash sale earlier this year. Prior to that, he served in the…

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