Africa Oil said its current vice president of development will move to a new role within the company.
Tim Thomas will now become chief operation officer at the firm’s Calgary-based office.
The news comes as the company’s chief operating officer, Nick Walker, moves into a new role with Lundin Petroleum.
Keith Hill, president of Africa Oil, thanked Mr Walker for his contribution the the firm.
He added: “We wish him success in his new role with Lundin Petroleum.
“We are very pleased to have been able to attract a person of Tim’s calibre to our organization and his skill set will be of great benefit to the Company as we progress our Kenyan discoveries towards development.”