Previously, Mr Haynes served as CFO for Cygnus Oil and Gas. Before joining Cygnus, he was the corporate controller with Carrizo Oil and Gas. Over a 10-year period, he served in a series of increasingly responsible positions with British Gas, culminating in his appointments as vice president of finance of Atlantic LNG, a joint venture of British Gas and several industry partners in Trinidad and Tobago.
Since December 1993, Ms Yearwood has served in several capacities at Harvest, most recently as assistant controller.
Mr Haynes will replace Steven Tholen, senior vice president and CFO, who will retire effective May 31, 2008. Ms Yearwood will replace Kurt Nelson, vice president and controller, who will also retire effective May 31, 2008.
James Edmiston, president and CEO of Harvest, said: Both Steve and Kurt have made significant contributions to Harvest over the past several years. A solid foundation has been laid for Harvest under their leadership. Steve Haynes and Johnnye Yearwood will bring the skills and the experience to build on that foundation as we move into the future.