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Get filing alertsPlains All American appoints former Oil States CEO Cynthia Taylor to board
Filed May 13, 2026 · Period ending May 11, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Cynthia B. Taylor appointed as independent director to Class III of the board, effective May 11, 2026. She will serve on the Compensation Committee and Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability Committee.
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Taylor brings 30+ years of energy industry experience, most recently serving as CEO and President of Oil States International from 2007 until her retirement in May 2026. She currently serves on AT&T's board as audit committee chair.
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New director will receive standard compensation: $120,000 annual cash retainer plus approximately $160,000 in phantom Class A Shares that vest after one year, consistent with existing non-employee director program.
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Summary
Plains All American Pipeline has added experienced energy executive Cynthia B. Taylor to its board of directors. Taylor retired in May 2026 after a 19-year tenure as CEO and President of Oil States International, bringing deep operational and financial expertise to Plains' governance structure.
Her appointment to both the Compensation Committee and the Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability Committee suggests the company is prioritizing ESG oversight and executive compensation alignment. For unitholders, this is a routine but positive governance development.
Taylor's background in energy services and her current role as audit committee chair at AT&T indicate strong financial and operational credentials. The appointment maintains board independence and adds fresh perspective from someone who recently navigated the energy sector's challenges. Watch for any strategic shifts or enhanced ESG disclosures in upcoming quarters that may reflect her committee influence.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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Ms. Taylor has over 30 years of energy industry experience, most recently serving as Chief Executive Officer and President of Oil States International, Inc. and as a member of the Oil States Board of Directors. She held these positions from May 2007 until her retirement from Oil States in May 2026.
Taylor brings significant energy sector leadership experience, having served as CEO and President of Oil States International for 19 years until her retirement in May 2026. Her background includes CFO roles and public accounting experience, plus current service on AT&T's board as audit committee chair.
Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
Plains All American Pipeline appointed Ms. Taylor to its Board of Directors, effective May 11, 2026.
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On May 11, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Taylor to the Board of the Company.
Plains All American Pipeline disclosed the appointment of Ms. Taylor to its Board of Directors. The 8-K references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing additional details about the appointment. Board composition changes can signal governance shifts or strategic direction updates.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Plains All American Pipeline filed an 8-K attaching a press release dated May 11, 2026, with no further details disclosed in the filing body.
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Exhibit 99.1 – Press Release dated May 11, 2026.
The 8-K references an attached press release dated May 11, 2026, but does not disclose the content or subject matter of that release within the filing body itself. Investors must review Exhibit 99.1 separately to understand what event or information was announced.
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