CNX Announces Executive Leadership Addition

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CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) announced the appointment of Timothy S. Bedard as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. Mr. Bedard brings extensive legal and IP expertise from his previous roles at Visa and Johnson & Johnson, as well as his background as an IP litigator and a U.S. Navy officer. His addition to the executive team is expected to accelerate the growth of CNX's New Tech business opportunities and sustain the company's business model. The company also disclosed the departure of former Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary Alexander J. Reyes, with whom they have mutually agreed to separate without cause.

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) ("CNX" or "the company") today announced that Timothy S. Bedard will join the company this month as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.

Most recently, Mr. Bedard served as the head of legal for Visa's Value Added Services business where he led a team of lawyers and legal professionals responsible for all legal and regulatory issues related to Visa's Value Added Services. Prior to his Value Added Services role, he served as Visa's chief intellectual property (IP) counsel where he led a worldwide team of lawyers and IP professionals responsible for IP licensing, patent litigation, technology transactions, M&A-related IP issues, and patent preparation and prosecution. Prior to Visa, Mr. Bedard spent a decade leading IP strategy across Johnson & Johnson's medical device operating companies. Mr. Bedard began his legal career as an IP litigator at Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, now K&L Gates LLP. Prior to law school he served as an officer in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Bedard holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, a Juris Doctor from the Duquesne University School of Law, and an MBA from Yale.

"We are incredibly excited for Tim to join our already deep and talented executive management team at CNX," commented Nick DeIuliis, President and CEO. "We continue to attract world-class talent across our executive management ranks, which I believe is a direct reflection of our best-in-class asset base and opportunity-set that affords our leaders the opportunity to create meaningful shareholder value. Tim's extensive expertise in IP and technology and significant depth of experience partnering with management teams will be a critical element in accelerating the growth of our New Tech business opportunities and the continued execution of our sustainable business model." 

Tim is replacing former Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Alexander J. Reyes. CNX and Mr. Reyes have mutually agreed that he will separate from service without cause from the company later this month. After over 16 total years of dedicated service in various roles over two separate timeframes and his many meaningful contributions to the company, Mr. Reyes is departing the company to pursue other career opportunities.

About CNX Resources
CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) is unique. We are a premier, low carbon intensive natural gas development, production, midstream, and technology company centered in Appalachia, one of the most energy abundant regions in the world. With the benefit of a 158-year regional legacy, substantial asset base, leading core operational competencies, technology development and innovation, and astute capital allocation methodologies, we responsibly develop our resources and deploy free cash flow to create long-term per share value for our shareholders, employees, and the communities where we operate. As of December 31, 2022, CNX had 9.81 trillion cubic feet equivalent of proved natural gas reserves. The company is a member of the Standard & Poor's Midcap 400 Index. Additional information is available at www.cnx.com.  

Cautionary Statements

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FAQ

Who is joining CNX Resources Corporation as the new Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary?

Timothy S. Bedard is joining CNX Resources Corporation as the new Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.

What are Timothy S. Bedard's qualifications and previous experience?

Timothy S. Bedard has extensive legal and IP expertise from his previous roles at Visa and Johnson & Johnson, as well as his background as an IP litigator and a U.S. Navy officer.

What is the impact of Timothy S. Bedard's addition to CNX Resources Corporation's executive team?

Timothy S. Bedard's addition is expected to accelerate the growth of CNX's New Tech business opportunities and sustain the company's business model.

Who is departing from CNX Resources Corporation's executive team?

Former Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary Alexander J. Reyes is departing from CNX Resources Corporation's executive team.

What is the reason for Alexander J. Reyes's departure?

CNX and Mr. Reyes have mutually agreed to separate without cause.