BOEMRE has named Dr. James Kendall Director of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf region.

J. Michael Talbert will succeed Robert E. Rose as chairman of Transocean Ltd.’s board.

M. Kevin McEvoy has taken the helm of Oceaneering International Inc. as president and CEO.

Neil Gordon has taken the reins as CEO at Subsea UK.

INTERWELL has chosen Eirik Bergsvik to lead the group as CEO.

Paradigm has named Bruce P. Koch CFO.

Alex McAndrew was named country manager,Harris Pye Brasil Ltda.

Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. has promoted Cliff Chamblee to executive vice president, contracting services.

Prady Iyyanki has been appointed vice president, oil and gas, at GE Energy.

SHADE BOX:

Western Energy Alliance has awarded Neal Stanley the title of Wildcatter of the Year.