Diamondback Energy, Inc. announced a series of leadership appointments and promotions, effective immediately. Al Barkmann, currently Senior Vice President of Reservoir Engineering, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Engineer. Mr. Barkmann?s additional responsibilities will be to oversee all of the technical aspects of the business, including reservoir engineering, geology, and corporate planning.

Jere Thompson, currently Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development, has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development. Mr. Thompson?s additional reporting responsibilities will include the investor relations and finance groups, along with continued business and corporate development responsibilities. Hunter Landers, currently Vice President of Completions, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Completions.

Greg Dolezal, currently Vice President of Information Technology, has been promoted to Vice President and Chief Information Officer.