Resolve Marine Forms Government Relations Department
Foreign Military Sales. He then joined Thales Defense and Security as Director of Program Management for Systems Solutions where he oversaw the management and manufacture of domestic and international defense products. Baumann graduated from Clarkson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering and holds a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School
Witjens, Gorgels Tapped to Lead EST-Floattech
Netherlands, the company is reinforcing its growth ambition.Witjens previously worked for Damen Shipyards Group, including a stint as Managing Director of several yards within Damen Shiprepair & Conversion and Director Projects at Damen Cruise RoPax & Offshore. Gorgels graduated in chemical engineering and previously worked as Global Head Transportation & Logistics in shipping at ABN AMRO Bank where he was responsible for all customers worldwide
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Names New Chief Executive
. Prior to MINDEF, Teo was Special Assistant to then-Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean and had served in various government agencies in the areas of Policy and Planning, Manpower, Strategy, Technology, Climate Change, Enterprise Services and International Trade. He obtained a Master in Chemical Engineering First Class Honors from Imperial College of Science and Technology and a Master in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School.Quah Ley HoonQuah Ley Hoon was appointed CE (Designate) of MPA on November 1, 2018 and assumed the position of CE on January 1, 2019. Quah played a pivotal role
e1 Marine Names David Lim VP of Application Engineering
working with partners across manufacturing and class society certification.Robert Schluter, managing director of e1 Marine, said, “Welcoming David Lim to our team at e1 Marine is a great step forward for us. His extensive experience in renewable energy, specifically fuel cell technology and chemical engineering, will help e1 Marine demonstrate its value to the sector. In addition, David’s new role marks the start of our team based in Asia, developing important relationships within our network.”David Lim said, “Joining the team at e1 Marine starts a new journey for building the company&rs
ConocoPhillips CFO Retires After 39 Years with the Company
East, will assume the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer on Sept. 1, 2020. Bullock has more than 34 years of experience in leading engineering, operations, commercial and business development functions across the company. Bullock has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in finance from Oklahoma City University.Ryan Lance, chairman, and chief executive officer: "I want to thank Don for his many contributions over the course of his distinguished career
Wintershall Dea Appoints New COO
for Global Operations, HSE & Engineering, Sector Leadership Organisational Change Lead, BP Macondo Crisis Response Project General Manager and several operational, engineering and project leadership positions in Houston, London, Azerbaijan and the North Sea region. She holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Edinburgh University and Executive Operations Leadership from MIT Sloane School of Management.“We are very pleased that Dawn will join Wintershall Dea. She will strengthen the management team and the company with her extensive international and operational experience on our way
Vikner Joins MJP as COO
roles within Uson Marine Group, where she most recently held the post of CEO at the company’s headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. With over ten years of experience in the marine industry, Mia is well versed in operations management and quality control.Vikner holds a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology. She lives near Stockholm with her husband and three children and enjoys recreational boating in her free time.
Xodus Strengthens APAC Team
and growing strategic new markets. Having previously been Xodus’ general manager in Scotland, he is maintaining an active technical role in projects, including project management. Allison has worked in the oil and gas industry for more than 20 years after graduating with honors in Chemical Engineering from the University of Melbourne. After starting his career as a process engineer, he later specialized in the field of flow assurance. Xodus Group will be presenting with Origin Energy on ‘The effective use of data analytics in an advanced compressor performance and degradation
DiCianna Joins Choice Ballast Solutions
Bureau of Shipping (ABS) responsible for assessing performance and failures of Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS), reviewing BWMS designs to ensure compliance with applicable environmental standards and regulations, and developing waste management solutions. DiCianna has Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh
Viega Names Debnath VP, Sales and Marketing
transitioned himself to the commercial side of the business. Prior to joining Viega, he has held vice president and director level positions in sales and marketing at Kaydon Corporation, Rexnord and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Debnath has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in chemical engineering and an MBA in marketing
Kondapi Named Subsea Director at Texas A&M
(SPE) and a founding member of the Upstream Engineering and Flow Assurance Forum of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Kondapi received his Ph.D. from Tennessee Technological University and Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Andhra University, all in chemical engineering. He received the SPE Innovative Teaching Fellow Award from SPE International and the Outstanding Alumnus Award from Andhra University College of Engineering both in 2013
LNG Ltd Appoints Chief Development & CTO
and LNG industry for the past 14 years, and demonstrates a unique background in process engineering and applied research. He obtained his PhD from Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia where his area of research was on Gas Hydrates. He also holds a first class honours degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. He has co‐authored three patents and has had three technical papers published.
Bhutani Joins Solomon Associates as E&P Analyst
(Offshore Study) on March 30, 2015. Previously, Bhutani operated as a data analyst for Ziff Energy working with cost drivers and production data for offshore operations in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Basin, North Sea, and Asia/Pacific Basin. Bhutani holds a master of engineering degree in chemical engineering and a bachelor of applied science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Waterloo.
Dan-Bunkering Adds Bunker Trader
Dan-Bunkering (Middle East) DMCC has announced that Emad Alrifai has been employed as Bunker Trader as per April 1, 2015. Alrifai who has a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering brings along both thorough technical knowledge as well as international sales experience from living and working in the Middle East, Far East, Western Europe, and the US. With the latest employment of Emad Alrifai, the Dubai office of the worldwide bunker trading company now comprises 16 employees.
Motupally Named COO of Doosan Fuel Cell
Gillette prior to beginning his career in the fuel cell industry. In 2002, he joined United Technologies Corp (UTC), whose 50-plus years of fuel cell technology assets were acquired by Doosan in July 2014. Dr. Motupally holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Carolina.
Magnolia LNG Completes Management Team
process application to subsequent projects. Mr. Wheeler is a UK Chartered Engineer with over 20 years oil and gas industry process experience including the last 12 years with the BG Group supporting LNG projects in the US, Canada and Australia. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemical and Chemical Engineering from University College of Swansea in Wales, UK. Mr. Maury Brandon Hudson has joined MLNG as Vice President, Operations and Maintenance; in this role he will be responsible for establishing and managing the operations and maintenance (O&M) team that will start‐up and operate the MLNG
Langh Ship Elects New Managing Director
managing director, Hans Langh, takes over as Chairman of the Board for the shipping company. Laura Langh-Lagerlöf has been elected as the company’s new managing director, effective January 1, 2015. The shipping company’s current Chairman of the Board, Tom Niemi (MSc Tech, chemical engineering), thanks Hans Langh for his more than 30 years of leadership with the company: “Hans has successfully steered the company through many storms. His innovative and energetic approach has been the driving force behind the company. We are pleased that Hans will continue to have a role in
