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California Resources Corp (CRC) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on March 16, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers). Michael Helm appointed VP-Finance & Controller / principal accounting officer, effective March 16, 2026.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Michael Helm appointed VP-Finance & Controller / principal accounting officer, effective March 16, 2026
- Helm brings deep institutional continuity: former CRC Controller (2014-2017), Berry CAO (2017+) and CFO (2023-2025), acquired via Dec 2025 Berry merger
- Noelle Repetti retiring same date after 11+ years; departure confirmed clean: no disputes over financials, controls, or practices
- Smooth succession: replacement is a CRC veteran with prior controller experience at the same company, reducing transition risk
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