GS Goldman Sachs Group Inc

   By Dominic Chopping 
 

Danish energy producer DONG Energy AS, part-owned by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS), said Monday it has appointed David B. Cook as the new chief executive for its exploration and production business.

He replaces Soren Gath Hansen who will step down and take charge of the group's Quality, Health, Safety and Environment activities (QHSE).

Mr. Cook comes from a position as executive officer and head of oil & gas at the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, TAQA, and takes over the CEO role effective 15 December 2014.

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