Tullow Oil PLC (LON:TLW) has named former Cairn India head Rahul Dhir as its new chief executive effective from July 1, 2020.
Dhir led Cairn’s Indian unit until 2012 and in 2013 he was a founder of Delonex Energy, an Africa-focused E&P firm that subsequently made discoveries in Chad, Ethiopia and Kenya.
In Kenya, Delonex is the operating partner in Block 12A where Tullow is also partnered.
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"I am delighted to welcome Rahul to Tullow and am very pleased that he has accepted the position of CEO,” said Dorothy Thompson, Tullow chair in a statement.
“His oil & gas, financial and African experience combined with his record of strong leadership made him the stand-out candidate for the board.”
Dhir, meanwhile, added: "I am very excited at the opportunity to lead Tullow and re-establish it as an iconic company in our industry.
“The company has high-quality assets and great people. It also has a unique position in Africa, built on a proven track record of responsible operations, strong relationships and a commitment to sustainability.”