Harbour Energy plc has appointed Belgacem Chariag as independent non-executive directors.
He and newly appointed independent NED Louise Hough will join the board on 1 May 2023 and stand for election by shareholders at the company’s general meeting on 10 May 2023.
Mr Chariag has extensive experience in the energy, materials and chemicals industries.
He has held a variety of leadership positions within oil field services companies, including nine years at Baker Hughes and before that more than 20 years at Schlumberger.
Most recently Mr Chariag was chairman and chief executive officer of Ecovyst Inc., a global provider of speciality catalysts, materials, chemicals and services.
He is currently a NED for Helmerich & Payne, Inc, a provider of drilling solutions and technologies for oil and gas exploration and production companies.
Mr Chariag will also join Harbour Energy’s health, safety, environment & security committee and the nomination committee.