Ms Ewing, who currently serves as vice president of human resources, will succeed Michael Johnson. The company announced recently that Mr Johnson will retire on March 31, 2008, from his position as chief administrative officer. Ms Ewing will assume her new role on April 1, 2008.
Steve Malcolm, chairman, president and CEO of Williams, said: Robyn brings to this role demonstrated leadership capabilities and long experience running Williams’s high-performing human resources function. I have the utmost confidence that she is a great fit for her new role and will serve Williams well as part of our executive leadership team.