CNOOC has appointed Huang Yongzhang as Chief Executive Officer, adding the role to a broader set of senior leadership positions at the Chinese state-owned oil and gas company.
Woodside Energy has appointed Liz Westcott as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director after she served as Acting CEO since December 2025. The appointment follows a recruitment process covering internal and external candidates.
Seadrill has named Samir Ali as President and Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. The former Chief Commercial Officer succeeds Simon Johnson as the offshore drilling contractor moves forward after securing new work, including a one-year priced option with Equinor offshore Brazil.
Arabian Drilling appoints Fahad Al Bani as CEO after Ghassan Mirdad resigns for personal reasons, citing Al Bani’s nearly three decades of upstream and drilling experience.
bp has named Meg O’Neill as its next CEO from 1 April 2026, with Carol Howle as interim CEO and Murray Auchincloss staying on as adviser while Woodside Energy appoints Liz Westcott acting CEO.
Prosafe’s Board has appointed Reese McNeel as permanent CEO. McNeel, interim CEO since September 2025 and CFO since August 2022, brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the offshore energy industry and publicly listed companies.
Nexans appoints Julien Hueber as its new CEO, succeeding Christopher Guérin, as the company accelerates its roadmap in sustainable electrification and global energy transformation.
Heerema Marine Contractors has appointed Marcel de Nooijer as its new CEO, effective January 1, 2026, bringing decades of leadership experience to the offshore contractor.
DSV has announced the appointment of Maciej Walenda as CEO of its Contract Logistics division, replacing Albert-Derk Bruin and joining the Group Executive Committee effective from 1 October 2025.
