WPX Energy has named Clay M. Gaspar as president effective December 1, 2017, in addition to his current role as the company's chief operating officer. Gaspar and the balance of company's senior leadership will continue reporting directly to CEO and president Rick Muncrief. Prior to WPX, Gaspar worked for Newfield Exploration, Anadarko Petroleum and Mewbourne Oil in a variety of technical and leadership roles. He has more than two decades of experience in the oil and natural gas sector.