OMV Names Packaging Group Mondi Manager as New Chairman
(Tuesday, May 19, 2015) Austrian energy company OMV on Tuesday named Peter Oswald, head of packaging group Mondi's Europe and International business , as the new chairman of its supervisory board.

BP Appoints Britain’s Former Spy Chief to Company Board
(Thursday, May 14, 2015) BP Plc, the former state-owned oil company with operations from Russia to Iraq, appointed the retired chief of Britain’s overseas spying network as a board member.

Statoil Shakes Up Management with New CFO, U.S. Chief
(Tuesday, May 12, 2015) Norwegian oil firm Statoil replaced several top executives including its chief financial officer on Tuesday, continuing a shake-up since its chief executive was poached by rival BG Group last October.

Norway's Gas System Operator Gassco Appoints New Chief
(Monday, May 11, 2015) Norway's state-owned gas system operator Gassco appointed Frode Leversund, 51, a vice president at Statoil, as its new chief executive officer, the company said on Monday.

Montepeque, Architect of Modern Oil-Pricing, to Leave Platts
(Thursday, May 07, 2015) Jorge Montepeque, who helped shape the way oil prices are assessed globally, is to leave his job.

Left Turn in Canada's Oil-rich Alberta Stuns Energy Industry
(Wednesday, May 06, 2015) New Democrat Premier-elect Rachel Notley proposes a review of energy royalties, tighter environmental regulations and reduced support for some pipeline projects such as TransCanada Corp's controversial Keystone XL project.

Leadership Reshuffle at China Big Oil Clears Path for Reform
(Monday, May 04, 2015) China confirmed the reshuffle of the leadership of its biggest oil companies, helping clear a path in a crucial area of the economy for President Xi Jinping as he plans his overhaul of the nation’s bloated state sector.

Saudi Aramco Creates Supreme Board as Oil Exporter Reorganizes
(Friday, May 01, 2015) The apparent overhaul of Saudi Aramco's structure may help the company strengthen its role as a producer and exporter of energy and chemicals, says one analyst.

Saudi King Names Al-Falih Aramco Chairman, Replacing Al-Naimi
(Wednesday, April 29, 2015) Saudi Arabia's King Salman names Khalid A. Al-Falih as chairman of Saudi Arabian Oil Co., replacing Oil Minister Ali Al-Naimi, according to state television.

Eni CEO Drafts in Former Boss to Pave Way for Saipem Sale
(Thursday, April 23, 2015) Stefano Cao has been brought back by Eni to turn around the oil service subsidiary Saipem that he spent nearly 25 years working for and prepare it for a sale, according to people familiar with the plan.

UAE Energy Minister Is New MD of Abu Dhabi's IPIC After Board Revamp
(Wednesday, April 22, 2015) The United Arab Emirates energy minister has been appointed the new managing director of Abu Dhabi investment fund International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) in a reshuffle of the board.

Use of Big Data is Necessary to Recruit Millennials in Oil, Gas
(Wednesday, April 15, 2015) HR Professional Kris Cooper reveals research detailing why Big Data is necessary to recruit millennials in the workforce.

Centrica Hires Outsider to Lead British Gas Energy Supplier
(Tuesday, April 14, 2015) British utility Centrica has hired insurance executive Mark Hodges to lead its British Gas energy supply unit, Britain's largest energy provider that is at the center of a market-wide competition probe.

The Oil, Gas Guide to Networking: Young Professionals
(Thursday, April 02, 2015) Rigzone speaks with Matt Gelotti, director of Young Professionals in Energy – Houston Chapter, who offers advice to young professionals networking in oil and gas. 

Head of U.S. Chemical Safety Board Resigns -White House Official
(Friday, March 27, 2015) The head of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board has resigned weeks after lawmakers with oversight of his agency accused him of hostility toward his staff, a White House official said on Thursday.

Mario Mehren to Head BASF's Oil and Gas Unit Wintershall
(Friday, March 27, 2015) BASF said on Friday its oil and gas subsidiary Wintershall will be headed by Mario Mehren after incumbent Rainer Seele was named chief executive of Austria's OMV.

Brazil Gov't Names Vale CEO Ferreira to Head Petrobras Board
(Friday, March 27, 2015) Brazil's government nominated Murilo Ferreira, chief executive officer of miner Vale SA, to head the board of directors of Petroleo Brasileiro SA, the embattled state-run oil company said on Friday.

Tesoro's Goff to Serve as AFPM's Chairman
(Thursday, March 26, 2015) The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Thursday announced that Gregory J. Goff, chairman, president and CEO of Tesoro Corporation, has been named chairman of the board at AFPM.