Devon Energy names Midstates Petroleum exec Mitchell as CFO

• Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) names Thomas Mitchell as its new CFO, joining the E&P company from rival Midstates Petroleum (MPO).
• Mitchell is a 30-year veteran of the oil and gas industry, having served with Noble Corp. and Apache as well as MPO.
• Mitchell succeeds Jeff Agosta, who is leaving DVN to pursue other interests; the company says his departure is not related to any issues regarding financial disclosures, accounting matters or other business issues.