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

Robert West, CFA, Founder of Thunder Said Energy, has joined Veriten’s Strategic Advisory Board as a Senior Advisor.

Touchstone Exploration announces that John D. Wright has retired as a member and Chair of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Diversified Energy Company has appointed Randall Wade as an independent non-executive director, effective 11 April 2025.

Ben Rodgers has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer at APA Corporation, effective May 12, 2025. 

Shad Frazier has joined APA Corporation as senior vice president, U.S. Onshore Operations, effective immediately.

Stuart Munro has accepted the position of Vice President Exploration at West Oil.

Viaro Energy have announced the appointment of Jillian Owen as head of transition to operatorship.

Kenneth R. McKinnon has been appointed as Chair of the Board of Directors at Touchstone Exploration. 

Ingrid Huldal has joined Archer Well Services as Vice-president for UK, Africa and Caspian.

Dietrich Landis has accepted a new position as Business Development Manager with Vantage Geophysical Corporation.

CRC Evans has announced the appointment of Steven Mackay as Managing Director of Renewables & Infrastructure EMEAA.

Specialist Equipment Solutions (SES) has announced the appointment of Aaron Rogers as its business development specialist.

Martin Navisotschnig has taken on the new role of Business Line Manager for Well Construction Drilling & Measurements at SLB.

Elgin, a leading renewable energy developer, announced the appointment of Dermot Kelleher as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Cummins has announced the appointment of John Gaidoo as Vice President and Chief Legal Officer.

Cable Solutions Worldwide has announced the appointment of Mikey Fyffe as its new Business Development Manager.

Corey Towns has started a new position as Geoscientist at C&C Reservoirs.

Equinor has announced the appointment of Helge Haugane as new Executive Vice President from September.

Ring Energy announced the appointment of Ms. Carla Tharp to the Board effective April 14, 2025 as an independent Director.

Craig Shanaghey, Executive President of Wood’s Projects business unit, has resigned.

ASET International Energy Training Academy has announced the appointment of Terry Charleton as its new Business Development Manager.

Effective immediately, Shubham Garg, who has served as Chairman of the Board since October 2024, will assume the additional role of Interim Chief Executive Officer at Prospera Energy. 

EnerPure, a recycling and energy transition company, has appointed Rick Koshman as President and Chief Executive Officer. 

Tom Scrope joins Cerulean Winds as the company’s first Chief Financial Officer.

Cerulean Winds announced the appointment of Colin Maciver senior director, based in Scotland.

Marco Becker has been appointed Managing Director at Eavor.

Harry Briones is starting a new position as Assistant Superintendent at Chevron.

The supervisory board of 50Hertz Transmission has appointed Christine Janssen as the new chief financial officer (CFO) of 50Hertz.

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