National Oilwell Varco, Inc. announced that Robert E. Beauchamp has resigned from the company's board of directors, effective November 2, 2015. The company also announced that William R. Thomas has been appointed to the company's board of directors, effective November 2, 2015. Mr. Thomas has been serving as the Chairman and CEO of EOG Resources, Inc. since January 2014.

Prior to that, he served as President and CEO from July 2013 through December 2013 and as President from September 2011 to July 2013. Mr. Thomas previously held other leadership positions at EOG Resources, Inc., including Senior Executive Vice President, Exploitation and Senior Executive Vice President, Exploration. Mr. Thomas has been with EOG Resources, Inc. and its predecessor companies since 1979.