Today we begin the first of a regular weekly snapshot review of 'People on the move' in the global energy sector:

The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) announced that Stuart Payne has been appointed the new Chief Executive. 

Sean Melvin-Greig has started with Maersk Training as their Senior Sales Manager.

Kirstie Wright has joined Harbour Energy as their Financial Reporting Lead.

Effective September 1, 2022, Marion Sommerwerck will assume the position of Head of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs at the industrial service provider Bilfinger SE. 

Ruth Hamilton has started a new position as CCS Geologist at Schlumberger.

STEM education charity TechFest has appointed oil and gas industry veteran Brenda Wyllie as its new chair.

Zenith welcome Angus Robertson to the team as Senior Drilling Engineer. Angus will initially be supporting the planning of a UKCS SS development well as part of the company's recent well engineering support contract award.

International energy logistics provider Peterson has announced expansion plans into Australia with the appointment of Ruaridh Hamilton as Australia Country Manager and the opening of a new office in Perth.

Ashtead Technology have promoted Bruce Henderson to Project Delivery Manager for their Survey and Robotics team.

Olaug Line is starting a new position as CEO Advisor & Analyst at Vår Energi.

Graeme Eastwood is taking up a new position as GeoClerk Business Development Specialist at Searcher.

Ricky Gray has joined bp as a Supply Chain Analyst, with a focus will be on the Morven offshore wind development in partnership with EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG.

Diogo Marrecas Ferreira is starting a new position as Installation Engineer at Seaway 7.

Rhys Blake has been appointed Head Of Business Development at ALS Petrophysics.

Parex Resources has announced the appointment of Mrs. Lynn Azar to the Board of Directors effective immediately

The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has announced what is thought to be one of the first non-executive director job share positions on a UK board. The position is being shared by Fiona Mettam and Vicky Dawe, who also job share the role of Director of Energy Development and Resilience at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

Hurricane Energy announced the appointment of Robin Andrew Allan as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective from 1 July 2022.

Andy Duncanson has joined Dana Petroleum from London-listed operator EnQuest as COO.

Newcastle-based recruitment company Samuel Knight International has appointed Jorel Bautista a director to head up its newly created global climate-tech division.

Bangor University has announced the appointment of its new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Edmund Burke.

Suncor's Board of Directors and chief executive officer Mark Little have mutually agreed that Mr. Little will step down as president and chief executive officer and resign from the Board, effective immediately. Kris Smith, who is currently executive vice president, Downstream, has been named Interim CEO.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced Karen J. Baker as the new Chief for the Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP).

Touchstone Exploration announced the appointments of Dr. Priya Marajh and Jenny Alfandary to their Board of Directors with immediate effect. 

Shawn Rice is starting a new position as Director of Business Development and Strategy at EnerGeo Alliance, aiming to help diversify and strengthen membership across the entire energy geosciences industry.

KeyFacts Energy news: People on the Move