Plains All American Appoints Former Oil States CEO Cynthia Taylor to Board
PAA sits 41% above its 52-week low of $15.685.
Summary
Plains All American Pipeline has appointed Cynthia B. Taylor, former CEO of Oil States International, Inc., as an independent director to its Board, bringing over 30 years of energy industry and public company leadership experience.
Key Events · Executive and Board Changes · PAA
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New Independent Director Appointed
Cynthia B. Taylor, former Chief Executive Officer of Oil States International, Inc., was appointed as an independent Class III director to the Board of PAA GP Holdings LLC, effective May 11, 2026.
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Extensive Industry Experience
Ms. Taylor brings over 30 years of energy industry experience, including CEO and President roles, and has served as a director for AT&T Inc. and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
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Committee Appointments
She will serve as a member of the Compensation Committee and the Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability Committee.
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Director Compensation
Ms. Taylor will receive an annual cash retainer of $120,000 and an annual grant of phantom Class A Shares of PAGP valued at approximately $160,000.
Analysis · PAA · Energy & Transportation
The appointment of Cynthia B. Taylor, a highly experienced independent director with a strong background in the energy industry and public company leadership, enhances the company's governance and strategic oversight. Her expertise is particularly valuable as Plains All American Pipeline navigates its recent strategic divestment of its Canadian NGL business.
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At the time of this filing, PAA was trading at $22.11 on NASDAQ in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $15.4B. The 52-week trading range was $15.69 to $23.04. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.