Murphy Oil Corporation Names Eric M. Hambly as President and Chief Executive Officer
Roger W. Jenkins Set to Retire After 11 Years as Chief Executive Officer
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) today announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Eric M. Hambly, Murphy’s current President and Chief Operating Officer, to succeed Roger W. Jenkins as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. In addition, Mr. Hambly will become a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Jenkins will retire from the Board on December 31, 2024. He will remain with Murphy in a non-executive role as an advisor until his retirement on December 31, 2025.
Mr. Hambly holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering from Brigham Young University and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. He has over 26 years in the industry, joining Murphy in 2006. He has since played a vital role in the success of Murphy’s global exploration and production operations with assignments in Malaysia, Singapore, onshore US and offshore US Gulf of Mexico. He became Executive Vice President, Operations, in 2020 and assumed his current position as President and Chief Operating Officer in February 2024.
“It is my pleasure, on behalf of our Board, to congratulate Eric on being named Murphy’s next President and CEO and a member of the Board,” said Claiborne P. Deming, Murphy’s Board Chairman. “Eric’s exceptional leadership and deep understanding of our business and the industry make him an outstanding choice to lead Murphy.” Mr. Jenkins, Murphy’s current CEO, also stated, “Our long-standing succession planning process has prepared us well for this transition. Eric has been critical to much of our success, and I am delighted to support him as we remain committed to the Company’s strategic priorities of Delever, Execute, Explore, Return.”
Mr. Jenkins joined the Company in 2001 after spending 17 years with a major oil company, moving into roles of ever-increasing responsibility which culminated in his election as President and CEO, and Board member in 2013. During his tenure as CEO, he led the company in extensive business development opportunities which resulted in the development of a leading position in the US Gulf of Mexico. He serves on the boards of the American Petroleum Institute and the LSU Foundation. He was LSU Alumni of the Year in 2016, recognized with the Spindletop Award in 2022 and the EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Gulf South region in 2023.
Mr. Deming noted, “The Board is deeply appreciative of Roger’s outstanding leadership during the last 11 years. He has been integral in continuing to build our company and led the development of the company’s Kikeh Field, one of our largest and most profitable projects. Eric, Roger, and the Board of Directors will continue to collaborate closely to ensure a smooth transition for all shareholders, stakeholders and employees.”
ABOUT MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
As an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company, Murphy Oil Corporation believes in providing energy that empowers people by doing right always, staying with it and thinking beyond possible. Murphy challenges the norm, taps into its strong legacy and uses its foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions. Murphy sees a future where it is an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond. Additional information can be found on the company’s website at www.murphyoilcorp.com.
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