SM Energy's Vogel to Retire as CEO and President in 2026, McDonald Named President

SM Energy announced President and CEO Herbert Vogel's retirement, effective March 1, 2026. Vogel will remain on the board until the company's next annual stockholders meeting. McDonald has been named President to succeed Vogel. The company did not provide further details on Vogel's replacement or succession plans.

SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) has announced that Chief Executive Officer Herbert S. Vogel will retire effective March 1, 2026, and that Elizabeth A. McDonald has been appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer to succeed him. Vogel will remain on the board until the company's next annual meeting of stockholders, scheduled for May 2026, and is expected to take on an executive advisor role.

The company thanked Vogel for his years of dedication and leadership, highlighting his successful tenure marked by significant portfolio expansion and bottom-line growth. The appointment of McDonald, who will be promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer upon Vogel's retirement, is seen as a continuation of SM Energy's leadership culture that emphasizes technology, innovation, and collaboration, while prioritizing safety, integrity, and stewardship.

McDonald expressed excitement about the opportunity to lead SM Energy, particularly during a period of significant growth in reserves, production, and cash flow. She plans to build upon the company's success with a continued focus on its expertise in technology, geosciences, and engineering.

The announcement includes forward-looking statements regarding the company's future under McDonald's leadership. These statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied.

For more information about SM Energy, visit www.sm-energy.com.

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[1] https://www.oilandgas360.com/sm-energy-announces-planned-retirement-of-chief-executive-officer-herbert-s-vogel-and-appointment-of-elizabeth-a-mcdonald-as-president/
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250908la67385/sm-energy-announces-planned-retirement-of-chief-executive-officer-herbert-s-vogel-and-appointment-of-elizabeth-a-mcdonald-as-president