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Devon Appoints Former EP Energy Head Brent Smolik to Board
May 18, 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
Expand Energy Appoints Marcel Teunissen as Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer
May 15, 2026
Expand Energy has appointed Marcel Teunissen as executive VP and chief financial officer. “Marcel brings a rare blend of financial depth, disciplined strategic leadership, and hands-on operations experience across the full energy value chain,” said Michael Wichterich, Expand Energy’s chairman
ExxonMobil Adds Former Phillips 66 CEO Greg Garland to Board of Directors
May 14, 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
Chevron Promotes Amit Ghai to Controller
May 8, 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
Chevron Names Kevin McLachlan to Lead Exploration; Liz Schwarze to Retire
April 24, 2026
Chevron has appointed Kevin McLachlan as vice president of Exploration, effective November 1. McLachlan will oversee the company’s worldwide exploration program. McLachlan will be based in Houston and succeed Liz Schwarze, who is retiring in February after 36 years of
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
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.
ProPetro Appoints Caleb Weatherl as Chief Financial Officer
March 13, 2026
ProPetro has appointed Caleb Weatherl as chief financial officer, effective immediately. “We are thrilled to welcome Caleb to the ProPetro team. Caleb’s extensive background in the energy sector and his proven ability to drive financial performance and execute a strategy
Glenfarne Group Appoints Scott Meller as Head of Capital Formation
March 6, 2026
Glenfarne Group has hired Scott Meller, CFA, as head of Capital Formation. In this role, Meller will lead Glenfarne’s institutional fundraising and investor relations activities, supporting the firm’s capital formation strategy across its energy and infrastructure platforms. “Scott brings deep
Crescent Energy Appoints Joey Hall as Chief Operating Officer
February 16, 2026
Crescent Energy Company has appointed J.D. (Joey) Hall as chief operating officer, effective June 2, 2025. “I am excited to join the Crescent team and a company I see as one of the best-positioned growth stories in the energy sector.
