Drillsearch Energy Names Walter Simpson as CEO
September 17 2015 - 8:53PM
Dow Jones News
By Robb M. Stewart
MELBOURNE, Australia--Oil-and-gas producer Drillsearch Energy
Ltd. (DLS.AU) has confirmed Walter Simpson, who joined from a local
unit of BG Group PLC (BG.LN) in March, as its new chief
executive.
Mr. Simpson has been acting CEO of the company since early July,
when Drillsearch parted with CEO Brad Lingo and unveiled plans to
shift its strategy to break with a singular focus on operations in
Australia's Cooper Basin.
Drillsearch Chairman Jim McKerlie said Mr. Simpson has more than
30 years experience in oil and gas, working in a number of roles
worldwide at companies including Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) and BP PLC
(BP). Before joining Drillsearch as chief operating officer he was
operations and technical director for BG's QGC natural gas business
in Queensland state.
Write to Robb M. Stewart at robb.stewart@wsj.com
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