Equinor appointed Philippe François Mathieu executive vice president for exploration and production international (EPI) effective Jan. 1, 2023, according to a company press release on Dec. 12.
Current executive vice president Al Cook announced his departure from the company in a statement on Oct. 10, stating that he was leaving Equinor to become CEO of diamond producer De Beers.
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"I look very much forward to join the corporate executive committee to further develop our international portfolio, that has an important role for the realization of Equinor’s strategy in the energy transition," Mathieu commented in the release.
Mathieu currently serves as Equinor's senior vice president of corporate strategy. He has held several leadership roles throughout the company since joining in 1995, including senior vice president of joint operations, senior vice president of corporate finance and senior vice president of business development, midstream infrastructure.
Also during his tenure with Equinor, Mathieu has taken on senior roles in marketing and supply in commercializing North African and European gas contracts, including a posting in Algeria.
"[Mathieu] has a broad background from several senior leadership roles and has contributed to shape Equinor’s updated strategy and ambition to become a leading company in the energy transition," CEO Anders Opedal added. "I am confident he will lead EPI into the future and bring valuable perspectives to the corporate executive committee."
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