KBR Announces Appointments in Operations Organization

Houston, Texas - February 11, 2008 - KBR (NYSE:KBR) today announced four key appointments in its Operations organization. As previously announced, Dennis Calton will lead KBR Operations, serving as Executive Vice President.

Bill Kallmeyer, a 29-year KBR employee, has been appointed Senior Vice President and will lead the Project Oversight and Control group. Kallmeyer and his team will be responsible for ensuring compliance with procedures, policies and work processes governing project controls and project management across KBR.

Chris Rhine, who has been with KBR for 39 years, has been appointed Senior Vice President and will be responsible for leading KBR's Resource Management functions in Arlington, Houston, Leatherhead, Singapore, Moscow, Jakarta, Lagos, Johannesburg, Cairo, and Baku and at KBR's MWKL offices in Greenford, UK.

Bert Aragon, a 24-year KBR employee, has been appointed Vice President and will oversee the responsibilities of KBR's Monterrey, Mexico office.

Keith Ackley, a 21-year KBR employee, has been appointed Vice President, Engineering. Ackley will oversee KBR's engineering operations and ensure all processes and procedures of this department will be aligned with KBR’s overall business strategy.

"The KBR Operations group will play a key role in positioning the company for future growth and success," said William P. Utt, KBR Chairman, President and CEO. "The combined tenure, knowledge and expertise of the individuals whose appointments were announced today is significant and will enable KBR to differentiate itself in the market, with a focus on being an industry leader."

KBR is a global engineering, construction and services company supporting the energy, petrochemicals, government services and civil infrastructure sectors. The company offers a wide range of services through its Downstream, Government and Infrastructure, Services, Technology, Upstream and Ventures business segments. For more information, visit www.kbr.com.

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