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Devon Appoints Former EP Energy Head Brent Smolik to Board
April 20, 2026
Devon Energy has appointed Brent Smolik to its board of directors. Smolik is the former president and chief operating officer of Noble Energy and president, CEO, and chairman of the board of EP Energy Corporation. “We are pleased to welcome
Woodside Energy Appoints Liz Westcott as CEO and and Managing Director
April 17, 2026
The board of Woodside Energy has appointed Elizabeth (Liz) Westcott as chief executive officer and managing director. “I am delighted with the appointment of Liz as Woodside’s next CEO and managing director. Liz’s proven track record of outstanding strategic leadership
ExxonMobil Adds Former Phillips 66 CEO Greg Garland to Board of Directors
April 16, 2026
ExxonMobil said Gregory Garland has been elected to its board of directors. “Greg brings to the ExxonMobil board more than a decade of experience as the CEO of respected industry companies,” said ExxonMobil Chairman and CEO Darren Woods. “All of
Coastal Bend LNG Appoints Keith Shoemaker as Chief Commercial Officer
April 15, 2026
Coastal Bend LNG has appointed Keith Shoemaker as chief commercial officer, effective October 1, 2025. “I’m impressed by the entrepreneurial spirit of the management team and the project’s intentional focus on reducing carbon impact,” said Keith Shoemaker. “I’m excited to
Enterprise Products Partners Promotes Michael Hanley to Chief Commercial Officer
April 8, 2026
Enterprise Products Partners has elected Michael “Tug” Hanley as executive vice president and chief commercial officer with responsibility for all commercial functions for the partnership effective December 1, 2025. “We believe Enterprise has assembled one of the most knowledgeable and
bp Appoints Carol Howle as Deputy Chief Executive Officer
April 3, 2026
bp has appointed Carol Howle as deputy chief executive officer, effective immediately. Howle will continue to lead supply, trading and shipping (ST&S) and in her new role will also oversee the company’s ongoing portfolio review and strategy development. To support
Chevron Promotes Amit Ghai to Controller
April 2, 2026
Chevron Corporation has appointed Amit R. Ghai as controller of Chevron, effective March 1, 2026. Ghai will succeed Alana Knowles, in anticipation of her expected retirement from Chevron in April 2026, after 38 years of service. “Over the course of
Magnolia Oil & Gas Appoints R. Lewis Ropp to Its Board of Directors
March 31, 2026
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation has appointed R. Lewis Ropp as an independent director of the board, effective immediately. Ropp will serve as a member of the audit committee. “Lewis’s strong background in finance, capital markets, and investment management as
Matador Resources Promotes Robert Macalik to Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer
March 27, 2026
Matador Resources has promoted Robert Macalik to executive vice president and chief financial officer. “Rob has been a strong leader at Matador since joining us in 2015. Not only has he demonstrated technical expertise in accounting and finance but has
South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy Appoints Catherine Mooney as CEO
March 27, 2026
The council of the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) has appointed Catherine Mooney as its new chief executive officer. Mooney takes the reigns from Nicola McFarlane who served as SACOME’s interim chief executive officer since August 2025.
