Plains GP Holdings Appoints Former Oil States CEO Cynthia Taylor to Board
PAA•Cynthia B. Taylor has been appointed independent Class III director of Plains GP Holdings and will join its Compensation and Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability Committees. Taylor brings over 30 years of energy-sector leadership, including 19 years as CEO and President of Oil States International through her May 2026 retirement.
1. Board Appointment Details
Plains All American Pipeline’s general partner, Plains GP Holdings, has appointed Cynthia B. Taylor as an independent Class III director. She will serve on the Compensation Committee and the Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability Committee.
2. Professional Background of Cynthia B. Taylor
Taylor brings over 30 years of energy-sector experience, most recently serving as CEO and President of Oil States International from May 2007 until her retirement in May 2026. Her prior roles include President and COO of Oil States, CFO of L.E. Simmons & Associates, and Vice President-Controller at Cliffs Drilling.
3. Board Role and Potential Impact
As a member of the GP Holdings board, Taylor will help oversee the business and affairs of Plains All American Pipeline and Plains GP Holdings. Her operational, financial and strategic planning expertise is expected to strengthen governance and sustainability initiatives at both entities.
