Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL), the operator of the three way partnership between the Nigerian Nationwide Petroleum Firm Ltd (NNPCL) and CNL, has appointed Jim Swartz as the brand new Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria/Mid-Africa Enterprise Unit, efficient April 1, 2024.
This was introduced in an announcement signed by Esimaje Brikinn, Normal Supervisor, Coverage, Authorities and Public Affairs (PGPA), CNL and made obtainable to journalists in Delta State.
Esimaje disclosed that till his appointment, Swartz was Vice President of capital Tasks primarily based in Houston, USA.
In accordance with him, he brings a wealth of expertise within the upstream enterprise and a confirmed capability to construct efficient partnerships with stakeholders.
“A graduate of the College of Nebraska-Lincoln the place he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Geology, Swartz additionally obtained a Grasp of Science in Geology from the College of Oklahoma.
“He joined Chevron in 1990 as a Geologist in Louisiana and has, since, held positions of accelerating duty in Angola and the USA.
“He replaces Richard (Rick) Kennedy who has elected to retire after nearly 40 years of service to the corporate.
“As Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria/Mid-Africa Enterprise Unit, Rick’s considerate and collaborative management led to improved enterprise outcomes.
“He made vital contributions to the Nigerian oil and gasoline trade as Chairman of the Oil Producers Commerce Part (OPTS) of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Business (LCCI), throughout which he led trade engagements on the Petroleum Business Act (PIA) and different trade initiatives.
“As Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Basis for Partnership Initiatives within the Niger Delta (PIND), Rick was dedicated to peacebuilding and the socio-economic improvement of the area,” Esimaje additional disclosed.
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