Congratulations to the following energy professionals who have recently secured new positions in the E&P, renewable, service and industry organization sectors:

• After almost two decades of leadership, Sir Ian Wood announced he is stepping back as The Wood  Foundation’s chair.
• Ørsted’s Board of Directors has appointed Rasmus Errboe, current Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer, as new Group President and CEO of the company replacing Mads Nipper who will step down from his position as Group President and CEO of Ørsted.
• Anna Maria Urquhart is starting a new position as Regional Sales Manager at EthosEnergy.
• Graham Martin has stepped down from the Board of United Oil & Gas.
• Renata Jaffar has joined Rystad Energy as the Senior Vice President of Business Development and Sales for Latin America.
• Will Fiser is starting a new position as Senior Analyst - Investor Relations at ONE Gas.
• Aurora Energy Services has appointed contracts and procurement specialist Katie Jordan to its management team as Chief Commercial Officer.
• Chloe Martin has joined Grant Thornton UK LLP as an Internal Communications Executive.
• The Data Lab has appointed Heather Thomson as its new chief executive, with immediate effect.
• David Whitworth is starting a new position as Lay Clerk with the Choir of St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
• The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) board of directors have announced Michael "Mike" A. Hillebrand, the chief executive officer of Pennsylvania-based Huntley & Huntley, as board chairman for a two-year term through 2026.
• Jo Elver-Evans has joined Ocean Information Services (OISL) as VP Sales & Marketing.
• Michael Wells has taken on the role of Sales Director Fixed Bottom Wind at JDR Cable Systems.
• Joel Flitton is starting a new position as Head of Commercial MENA/APAC/SAM at SLB Capturi.
• Suzanne Mackie has taken on the position of Head of Communications and Engagement at Peterson Energy Logistics.
• Corio Generation has announced that Jonathan Cole has taken the decision to step down as CEO following three years of successful leadership. 
• Samuel Leupold has been appointed CEO at Corio Generation, effective from 31 January 2025. 
• Sheret Energy Offshore, a specialist consultancy focused on the offshore energy services sector, announced the appointment of Graeme Wood as Executive Chairman.
• Perceptual Robotics has appointed Julian Brown as Board Chair of the Bristol-based company as it aims to diversify beyond wind turbine inspection services.
• The Nordex Group today announced that Patxi Landa, Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of Nordex SE transitions to a new role as Head of Nordex Capital. 
• Nicole Doig Bustamante is starting a new position as Head of Oil & Gas | Surety at Howden.
• Julie Wilson has joined the EnerGeo Alliance team as the Senior Vice President of Member & Program Services.
• Billy Pierce is starting a new position as Regional Account Manager at Hawk Valve.
• Motive Offshore Group has announced the appointment of David Mitchell as MENA Regional Manager.
• Shaan Heydenrych has joined the PetroStrat team in Conwy as their newest Palynologist.
• Calum Thomson has rejoined the team at Brimmond as Key Account Manager.
• Craig Higgins is starting a new position as Product Compliance Engineer at Teledyne Marine.
• Dolphin Drilling has announced the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Bjørnar Iversen with immediate effect. Jon Oliver Bryce is appointed interim-CEO.

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