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March 13, 2023
Halliburton Company announced that Shannon Slocum, Senior Vice President, Global Business Development and Marketing, has been promoted to the role of President, Eastern Hemisphere, effective immediately.
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March 02, 2023
The appointments come as former CNR International Managing Director and Vice President of Development Operations, Dave Whitehouse, takes over as OEUK’s new CEO.
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February 28, 2023
James Callahan has moved into a newly created executive position as Vice President of Acquisitions. The duo will work to develop a pipeline of new opportunities in both traditional and emerging energy markets.
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February 21, 2023
Suncor’s board of directors has unanimously selected Rich Kruger to be the company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 3, 2023. Kruger will also join the Suncor Board of Directors.
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February 16, 2023
"As we continue to expand our drilling technologies both exclusively and with our local partners, Jim’s role will be centric to making sure we deliver a differentiating service whilst gaining recognition of such at a global level," Paradigm Group CEO Julian Manning said.
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February 09, 2023
In this role, Scott Reeves will be responsible for developing and implementing long-term business strategy, directing and performing market analysis, building market share, identifying growth opportunities and resource needs, developing partnerships, and deepening client relationships.
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February 09, 2023
As CTO, Patrick Ryan will serve as the lead technologist for the company, understanding broad industry trends and aligning innovations with ABS’ mission and client needs.
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February 06, 2023
Regularly featuring high-level industry and government representatives, the “Olympics of the Oil, Gas and Energy Industry” will be the perfect occasion to celebrate Amin H. Nasser's outstanding career and contributions.  
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February 03, 2023
TDI announced that Paul Walker will lead its geotechnical, geochemical and environmental labs as Director of Laboratory Operations.
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February 02, 2023
(WO) — The Offshore Technology Conference will recognize Skip Ward, Ph.D. for Individual Achievement, Exxon Mobil’s Liza Development project in Guyana for Company Achievement, and Guodong Zhan, Ph.D. for Special Citation, as the recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Achievement Awards.
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February 01, 2023
In this role, Holly Hopkins will lead API’s efforts concerning the legislative and regulatory issues surrounding the exploration and production of oil and natural gas.
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January 19, 2023
During the visit, Congressman Crenshaw toured the ABS Decision Support Center, where he was able to view real-time remote operations and met with ABS leadership and employees.
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January 17, 2023
Mr. Naquin has more than 22 years of experience in the maritime industry. Prior to joining Bollinger, he held the position of Vice President of Sales for Kilgore Marine Services.
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January 12, 2023
West will lead the organization’s engagement and advocacy with Congress and federal agencies. West joins API from the office of West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, where he served as chief of staff.
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January 12, 2023
Al Jaber’s appointment may be controversial for many in the climate world because he is the chief executive officer of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. The company pumps almost all the crude in the UAE, which produces about 3.2 million bopd.
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January 11, 2023
Miros Group has appointed a new CEO as the wave measurement experts target further growth in markets ranging from renewable energy through oil and gas to offshore operations and shipping. Marius Five Aarset has joined Miros from ABB, succeeding Andreas Brekke, who is taking on the role of CEO at the joint-venture Miros Mocean.
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January 10, 2023
The current CEO, Leslie Beyer, will step down in July 2023. Effective immediately, Molly Determan, current Chief Operating Officer, and Tim Tarpley, current Senior Vice President and Counsel, are both elevated to the role of President with equal responsibility.
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January 10, 2023
Bernhard joined Acteon’s subsidiary MENCK in 1994, became its Managing Director in 1998 and joined Acteon’s executive management team following the acquisition of MENCK in 2003. After that, Bernhard served in various senior strategic and operational management roles before being appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2018 and joining Acteon’s Board of Directors in 2021.
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January 01, 2023
President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has selected a senator and former Petrobras official to lead Brazil’s state-controlled oil giant with the aim of turning it into a renewable energy powerhouse.
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December 23, 2022
Lee Hyunchil was elected as the company’s twenty-fifth Chairman and CEO at KR’s general assembly on Dec. 22, 2022.
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December 19, 2022
In her new role, Granger will lead strategy for state legislative and regulatory policy in the Midwest region as well as provide continued strategic oversight to API’s Colorado operations.
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