Churchill Corp. announced that it has appointed Douglas J. Haughey to the position of Chief Executive Officer. The appointment is effective immediately.

Mr. Haughey has also been appointed to Churchill's Board. The appointment of Mr. Haughey follows company's appointment on July 31, 2012, of David LeMay as President and Acting Chief Executive Officer. With the appointment of Mr. Haughey, Mr. LeMay retains the title of President and becomes Chief Operating Officer of Churchill, a new position.

Most recently, Mr. Haughey was President and Chief Executive Officer of Calgary-based Provident Energy Ltd. from April 2010 until March 2012.