Lundin Petroleum has confirmed the appointment of a new upper management position.
Nick Walker will join the international petroleum firm’s management team as senior vice president of development and operations with immediate effect.
Mr Walker will have the responsibility of overseeing all worldwide development projects as well as being a member of the Investment Committee.
He joins the company from Africa Oil Corporation where he has been chief operating officer since 2012.
Ashley Heppenstall, president of Lundin Petroleum has welcomed Mr Walker to the company.
He added:”He has been involved in developing and operating major projects around the world and his experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow our production portfolio.”