EnQuest plc has appointed Salman Malik as chief financial officer (CFO) and an executive director.
Mr Malik is currently the company’s managing director – corporate development, infrastructure and new energy as well as a member of the executive committee.
He will succeed Jonathan Sweeney who is due to join Tullow Oil plc later his year.
Mr Malik is a CFA charter holder and has been with EnQuest since 2013.
He has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and has been a member the company’s executive committee for a number of years.
Mr Malik has been responsible for the group’s global strategy and business development, notably the Magnus and Golden Eagle transactions.
He previously had experience in investment management, investment banking and private equity in Canada and the Middle East.