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Exhibit
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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Willbros Executive Vice President
Retires
HOUSTON, TX,
FEBRUARY
22, 2010 — Willbros Group, Inc. (NYSE: WG)
announced today that Arlo
B. DeKraai, Executive Vice President, is retiring effective February 28, 2010.
Mr. DeKraai, a founder and former president of InServ, the primary business unit
of Willbros Downstream, is also a member of the Company’s Board of Directors,
and will continue in that role.
Randy Harl, President and Chief
Executive Officer, commented, “Arlo built the business which is now primarily
our Downstream Oil & Gas Segment by providing leadership and superior
quality and sensitivity to customer needs. I am confident the
organization he built will continue to meet and deliver the values which make
Willbros a preferred choice for all stakeholders. We appreciate all
that Arlo has contributed as a member of the management team and wish him well
in the future.”
Mr. DeKraai stated, “I am pleased to
have made a contribution as a member of the executive management team and look
forward to participating as a Board member in the continued growth of Willbros. The
Company has demonstrated superior leadership through a challenging period, and I
am certain they will continue to deliver on Willbros’ strategic
objectives.”
Willbros
Chairman John McNabb added, “Arlo DeKraai is a leader, mentor and friend to
many, in industry as well as in his personal endeavors. He has made a
significant contribution to Willbros and our shareholders. I am confident that
he will continue to contribute in his role as a director, and I look forward to
his continued Board participation and valuable input.”
Willbros Group, Inc. is an independent
contractor serving the oil, gas, power, refining and petrochemical industries,
providing engineering, construction, turnaround, maintenance, life cycle
extension services and facilities development and operations services to
industry and government entities worldwide. For more information on
Willbros, please visit our web site at www.willbros.com.
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CONTACT:
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Michael W.
Collier
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Connie
Dever
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Vice President Investor
Relations
Sales &
Marketing
Willbros
713-403-8038
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Director Strategic
Planning
Willbros
713-403-8035
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