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

Steph Crawford is starting a new position as Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Operations at Wood.

KUM-Kiel, a global leader in Ocean Bottom Seismometers and advanced subsea monitoring technology, have announced the appointment of Onno Bliss as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Suzie Doe has taken on a new part-time role as Industry Ambassador Coordinator at Minerals Matter.

Colin Murray has started a new position as New Business Advisor at Sunda Energy.

Panoro Energy has announced the appointment of Christophe Salmon to its Board of Directors. 

Alexander Edwards has taken on the role of VP of Product at Ikon Science, based in Houston.

ConocoPhillips announced that W.L. (Bill) Bullock, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will retire from ConocoPhillips after 39 years of distinguished service.

Paul Carey is starting a new position as Sales Director at GETECH GROUP.

Julia Chippendale is starting a new position as Director, Funding and Partnerships at ECITB.

Chet Morrison Contractors (Morrison) announced the appointment of Edward (Eddie) Trahan to the position of Director of Morrison Offshore.

Subsea 7 announced the election of Lucia Andrade as a Non-Executive Director at the 2025 annual general meeting of shareholders and the decision of Jean Cahuzac to retire from his position as Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

Mimi Bleakley is starting a new position as Junior Geoscientist at Sproule ERCE.

Kathleen Langan has joined Creegan Communications as Communications Executive.

GCE Ocean Technology is strengthening its team with the appointment of Gisle Nondal as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

At the annual meeting on 29 April, Jon Erik Lønøy Lygren from Equinor was elected as a new board member at GCE Ocean Technology, replacing Tor Willgohs Knudsen.

Rob Gilbert, Alison Presly and Helen Seagrave have joined Great British Energy’s executive committee.

Rinat Valiyev is starting a new position as Environmental Compliance and Assurance Working Team Lead at Chevron.

Caragh Pryce is starting a new position as Assistant Environmental Consultant at AtkinsRéalis.

Michael Chalmers Gordon, Chief Commercial Officer at North Star, has been appointed Chair of the UK Chamber of Shipping’s Offshore Panel.

Erik-Jan Bijvank is stepping down as Fugro’s Group Director for Europe and Africa to pursue opportunities outside the company.

David Ontosari is starting a new position as Sr. Geologist at Pertamina Hulu Rokan.

Forum Energy Technologies have announced the appointment of Michael McShane to serve as non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. 

EnerMech has appointed Tony McAnulty as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), a new role within the business with a focus on driving market share, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. 

Christine Korme has been appointed to the Board of Directors at the British-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce.

Laoiseach Scullion is starting a new role as Policy Manager for Supply Chain and Trade at RenewableUK.

Neil Gerrard, has joined Boskalis Subsea Services  as their new Finance Director.

Talos Energy has announced that Gregory M. Babcock, the current VP and Chief Accounting Officer, has been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective June 28, 2025 to replace Sergio L. Maiworm Jr., the Company's Executive Vice President and CFO, who has chosen to pursue a new opportunity. 

American Electric Power has named Douglas A. Cannon president of AEP Transmission, effective June 11. 

Lauren Durno is starting a new position as Head of Sales, Energy UK at ATPI.

IAS International Oil & Gas Consultants DMCC have appointed Gary Graham as a Technical Director.

David Fotheringham has taken on the role of UK & Europe Business Manager at Oilenco.

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