Halliburton has promoted Jeff Miller, currently the company's executive vice president and chief operating officer, to president and his appointment to the Halliburton Board of Directors both effective August 1, 2014. In this new role, Miller will complement the leadership of Dave Lesar, Halliburton's chairman and chief executive officer.

Miller has served as Halliburton's executive vice president and COO since 2012, working with the company's senior management team in developing and executing operational strategy and ensuring that the company's short- and long-term focus is aligned with its strategy. He began his career at Halliburton in 1997 and has held various senior management roles in the company's global operations and business development.

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