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Chevron appoints former TotalEnergies executive to lead African exploration

US-based Chevron appoints Kevin McLachlan, a veteran of TotalEnergies, as its global head of exploration, in a strategic move targeting Nigeria, Angola and Namibia.

Chevron appoints former TotalEnergies executive to lead African exploration

CountriesMozambique, Ouganda
CompaniesTotalEnergies, Chevron
SectorPétrole, Gaz, Exploration production, Exploration production
ThemeIndustrie & Exécution, Innovation & Transformation, Stratégie d'entreprise

Chevron has announced the appointment of Kevin McLachlan as vice president of exploration, effective from November 1, 2025. He will replace Liz Schwarze, who is set to retire in February 2026 after a thirty-six-year career at the company. This leadership change comes as Chevron realigns its exploration priorities, focusing on oil-rich basins in sub-Saharan Africa.

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