UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | February 14, 2008 |
The Williams Companies, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-4174 | 73-0569878 |
| _____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| One Williams Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma | 74172 | |
| _________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | ___________ (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 918-573-2000 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On February 14 2008, The Williams Companies, Inc. ("Williams") announced that Ms. Robyn L. Ewing will be promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer effective April 1, 2008.
Ms. Ewing, 52, has been with Williams for 27 years and has served as vice president of human resources since May 2004. Between November 2001 and May 2004, Ms. Ewing served as vice president of human resources - business partners.
A copy of the press release announcing Ms. Ewing's promotion is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
a) None
b) None
c) None
d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated February 14, 2008, announcing the promotion of Ms. Robyn L. Ewing.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| The Williams Companies, Inc. | ||||
| February 20, 2008 | By: | Brian K. Shore | ||
| Name: Brian K. Shore | ||||
| Title: Corporate Secretary | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press release dated February 14, 2008, announcing the promotion of Ms. Robyn L. Ewing. |