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People on the move: August review

28/08/2020

Ithaca Energy announces the appointment of Mr Bill Dunnett as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Tekmar Energy announced the appointment of Marc Bell as Director of Operations and Leanne Wilkinson as Finance Director.

Andrew F. Gould, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Schlumberger, has joined its Board of Directors of McDermott International, effective August 27, 2020. 

The leading representative body for the UK oil and gas industry, OGUK, has appointed three major business leaders to its board as the sector sharpens its focus on recovery; Alexandra Thomas, UK Managing Director of gas-focused exploration and production company, Neptune Energy; Emeka Emembolu, bp’s Senior Vice President for the North Sea and Mark Abbey, Regional Director for CHC Helicopter’s European, Middle East and African business.

Oryx Petroleum announced the appointment of Sami Zouari as Board Chair and Independent Director with immediate effect. 

Hurricane Energy announced the appointment of Antony Maris as an executive director of the Company and Chief Executive Officer designate.

Lundin Energy has appointed Nick Walker as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lundin Energy following Alex Schneiter’s decision to step-down from the position. This will become effective as of 1 January 2021.

Lundin also announced the appointment of Daniel Fitzgerald as Chief Operating Officer of Lundin Energy, effective 1 January 2021.

Berry Corporation announced that industry veteran Fernando Araujo is joining the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to succeed retiring COO Gary Grove.

Glacier Energy, a leading international provider of specialist products, services and engineering solutions for energy infrastructure, has appointed Mark Finnie as Operations Manager & Technical Authority within its Inspection Services division.

Andreas Nagel, who founded Micron Eagle Hydraulics in 1990, is stepping up to the role of chairman. 

Adam Watson has been appointed APA’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at APA Group.

Abrado, the industry leader in the surgical removal of multiple casing sections downhole, has appointed Jason Broussard as President and CEO. He will be based at the company’s office in Broussard, Louisiana.

H. Keith Jennings will join Weatherford International as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2020.

Borr Drilling announced the appointment of Patrick Schorn as its new Chief Executive Officer with effect from 8 September 2020. Mr. Schorn will succeed Svend Anton Maier who will remain with the Company as Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer.

Bechtel has announced the appointments of Paul Marsden as president of the company’s Oil, Gas & Chemicals (OG&C) business and Ailie MacAdam as president of its Mining & Metals (M&M) business.

Equinor has appointed Anders Opedal as new president and CEO of Equinor from 2 November 2020. Eldar Sætre will retire after six years as CEO and more than 40 years in the company.

ExxonMobil has appointed Richard Laing as chairman and managing director of its three affiliates in Nigeria – Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited, and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Offshore East).

Offshore geoscience and geotechnical engineering consultancy, Cathie, has appointed Matthew Laing as UK Business Development Manager.

GeoPark announced the appointment of Somit Varma as a new independent member of the Board of Directors of the Company.

McMenon Engineering has appointed Bipin Nair as regional general manager for the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions. 

Warrego Energy has appointed Mr David Biggs as CEO of its Australian operations from 1 August 2020, reporting to Mr Dennis Donald, Group CEO and Managing Director.

Airborne Oil & Gas has promoted William de la Motte to chief financial officer (CFO) following his six months as interim finance director.

LR has appointed Mike Holliday as Marine & Offshore president for South Asia, the Middle East and Africa (SAMEA).

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy announced three key appointments to its leadership team, with Beatriz Puente joining as Chief Financial Officer, while Lars Bondo Krogsgaard and Juan Gutiérrez are appointed as CEOs of the Onshore and Service business units respectively.

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