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Public Capital , People , Shale Plays
Ovintiv CEO Doug Suttles Announces Retirement
The Ovintiv board has named Brendan McCracken as president and CEO, effective Aug. 1, as part of a comprehensive succession planning process, says Board Chair Peter Dea.
People , Technology
McDermott International CEO David Dickson to Resign
David Dickson recently led McDermott through a billion-dollar bankruptcy, which included a comprehensive balance sheet restructuring completed in June 2020.
People , Exploration & Production , Technology
E&P's 40 Under Forty Program Recognizes Technology Influencers and Innovators
From engineers to company founders, from C-suite execs to chief scientists, this year’s 40 Under Forty honorees represent a broad array of organizations, from oil and gas producers, service companies and technology providers, to industry associations.
People , Acquisitions & Divestitures
On the Move (Week of June 7, 2021)
New hires, promotions and appointments continue to fuel the industry's workforce.
Public Capital , People , Shale Plays
EOG Resources Names Ezra Y. Yacob CEO as Bill Thomas Retires
Bill Thomas, who will assume the role of non-executive chairman, noted his successor Ezra Yacob’s experience gained working on and leading cross-functional teams “in keeping with EOG’s unique culture.”
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Former Shell US President John Hofmeister Dies at 73
A memorial service is planned June 29 in Houston. He died on May 24 after a short illness, his family said late June 6.
People , Exploration & Production , Policy & Regulations
Ecuador’s Lasso Names Former State Oil Executive as Energy Minister
Lasso tasked Juan Carlos Bermeo, a civil engineer who also served as a vice minister of hydrocarbons under former President Lenin Moreno, with doubling crude output and combating corruption in the oil sector.
People , Exploration & Production , Technology
Tullow Oil's Dorothy Thompson to Step Down as Chairwoman
Africa-focused Tullow Oil said on June 2 Chairwoman Dorothy Thompson would step down at the end of the summer after nearly three years in the role and the company is looking for a replacement.
People , Technology
OMV Appoints Alfred Stern as New CEO
The supervisory board of OMV Aktiengesellschaft appointed Alfred Stern as the new chairman of the executive board and CEO of OMV, the company said on June 1.
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On the Move (Week of June 1, 2021)
New hires, promotions and appointments continue to fuel the industry's workforce.