John Eaves to become CEO of Arch Coal; Leer to continue as board chairman

摘要

In a move that has been expected for some time, Arch Coal Chairman and CEO Steven F. Leer will retire from the CEO position effective April 26, the date of the company's annual shareholders meeting, and will be succeeded as CEO by John W. Eaves. Eaves serves as the company's president and chief operating officer and as a member of its board of directors. Leer will remain with the company as chairman of the board of directors.