Congratulations to the following energy professionals who have recently secured new positions in the E&P, renewable, service, and industry organization sectors:

Suncor Energy announces that Kris Smith, the company's Chief Financial Officer, will retire on December 31, 2025, after more than 25 years of service. 

Oregen Energy has announced the appointment of Christopher Pitman to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Troy Little, currently Senior Vice President, External Affairs, will be appointed Chief Financial Officer at Suncor Energy effective November 1, 2025.

Nigel Belham has started a new position as Chief Architect at CiberAI.

Adam Albeldawi, currently Suncor Energy's Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), will be appointed CHRO and SVP, External Affairs and will take on the additional responsibilities of Investor Relations, Government Affairs and Public Affairs, effective November 1, 2025.

Nexans has appointed Julien Hueber as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Christopher Guérin with immediate effect.

Decom Mission has announced the appointment of Gareth Jones as the new Chair of its Board. 

Melissa Alonso is starting a new position as Growth Account Executive at Revolut.

Michael Moehn, currently senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of Ameren Corporation and chairman and president of Ameren Services, as well as interim chairman and president of Ameren Missouri, will assume the newly created role of group president, Ameren Utilities, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Lenny Singh, currently chairman and president of Ameren Illinois, will assume the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer of Ameren Corporation and chairman and president of Ameren Services, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Professor Conall Mac Niocaill has been appointed as the new Head of Oxford Earth Sciences.

Full Circle Wind Services has appointed Phil Goleby as Chief Operating Officer and Statutory Director.

John Wood Group announced that Ken Gilmartin intends to step down from his position as chief executive.

Current Chief Financial Officer Iain Torrens takes on the role of CEO at Wood after the upcoming shareholder vote on the Sidara takeover.

Santos has announced that CFO Sherry Duhe has resigned after just one year in the role, marking another leadership change for the Australian energy company as it continues to navigate strategic uncertainty following the collapse of a proposed merger with a consortium led by ADNOC.

Sound Energy has announced the appointment of Mr Majid Shafiq as Chief Executive officer to the Company.

Liberty Energy, a leading North American energy services company, has announced the appointment of Alice Yake (Jackson) to its Board of Directors.

Dr. Bongani Sayidini has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of The Petroleum Agency South Africa.

Fulkrum announces the key appointment of Ben Lumley as Global Head of Integrity following the expansion of its dedicated Asset Integrity Division. 

KPMG UK has appointed Jo Thomson to lead its Edinburgh office.

Nikolaj Stald has joined Stillstrom as Chief Commercial Officer at the company’s HQ in Copenhagen. 

Gordon Dickson has been appointed Operations and Maintenance Lead at Stillstrom's Aberdeen office.

Cue Energy Resources has announced the appointment of Gregory Bishop to the Board as an independent non-executive Director.

Andy Pearce has joined Calyx Private Office as a Senior Investment Director.

United Oil & Gas has announced the appointment David Williams as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

Ørsted has appointed Alana Kühne as its new head of development for Europe.

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