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Standard Lithium Appoints Ralph Alexander to the Board of Directors
October 16, 2026
Standard Lithium has appointed Ralph Alexander as an independent member of its board of directors. “We are pleased to welcome Ralph to the board. Ralph brings more than four decades of leadership across the global energy, chemicals, power, and infrastructure
Aker BP Appoints New Executive Management Team
October 15, 2026
Aker BP has appointed a new executive management team, effective January 1, 2027. The new team will be organized around the company’s value chain, from exploration to production, to strengthen collaboration, reduce complexity, and improve execution. Until year-end, the new
Woodside Energy Names Stephane Drouaud Managing Director Mexico
October 13, 2026
Woodside Energy said Stephane Drouaud, vice president of the Trion Project, will relocate to Mexico City and in addition to his current responsibilities, will take on the role of managing director of Woodside in Mexico. In this new role, Stephane
ReconAfrica Appoints Former MEG Energy CFO Ryan Kubik to Board
October 8, 2026
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has appointed Ryan Kubik, CPA, CFA, ICD.D, as an independent member of the company’s board of directors. Kubik brings an exceptional combination of financial, strategic and governance experience to ReconAfrica at an important point in the company’s
ConocoPhillips Promotes Andy O’Brien to President and CEO, Konnie Haynes-Welsh to SVP and CFO
October 7, 2026
ConocoPhillips said Andy O’Brien, chief financial officer and executive vice president, Strategy and Commercial, will succeed Ryan Lance as president and chief executive officer. O’Brien will join the board of directors with his appointment. Lance will retire as president and
Devon Energy Makes Changes to Executive Leadership Team
September 29, 2026
Devon Energy made some executive leadership team changes after its headquarters move to Houston, Texas. Tom Hellman has been named executive vice-president, exploration, and production, leading the Anadarko, Eagle Ford, Marcellus, and Rockies business units. Hellman previously served as the
Targa Resources Appoints Brent Secrest as President, Logistics and Transportation
September 28, 2026
Targa Resources has made key experienced team member additions to further strengthen the depth of Targa’s executive leadership team. Longtime midstream energy executive Brent Secrest will join Targa as president - Logistics and Transportation. Most recently, Secrest served as executive
Stanton Chase Appoints Nicholas Williams to Focus on Energy, Natural Resources, Mining Sector
September 24, 2026
Stanton Chase has appointed Nicholas Williams as a partner in its Dubai office. He brings almost two decades of experience spanning consulting, transactions, HR transformation and operational leadership. Williams joins the global executive search and leadership consultancy after nine years
Greg Ebel to Retire at Enbridge, Michele Harradence Named President and CEO
September 16, 2026
Enbridge said Greg Ebel will retire as president and chief executive officer effective December 31, 2026, and Michele Harradence has been appointed to succeed him as president and chief executive officer and to the board of directors effective January 1,
Magnolia Oil & Gas Appoints R. Lewis Ropp to Its Board of Directors
September 14, 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



















