Tullow Oil Plc Appoints Ian Perks As New CEO

UK-listed, Africa-focused independent oil and gas company Tullow Oil Plc has appointed Ian Perks as its new Chief Executive Officer.

He is expected to assume the new role effective September 15, 2025, according to a statement issued on Friday.

According to the statement, Richard Miller, who is currently Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Interim CEO, will return to his role as CFO.

Ian Perks brings over 30 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry and has worked extensively across Africa and other international regions.

He has held senior positions at BG Group, Anadarko, and Total, covering all aspects of the sector. As Senior Vice President for Mozambique Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) at Anadarko—and later at Total—he successfully engaged with the Government of Mozambique to lead the $20 billion Mozambique LNG project to a Final Investment Decision.

Prior to Anadarko, Ian held several leadership positions at BG Group, establishing a strong track record of delivering multi-billion-dollar projects, reducing costs, and driving profitability.

He oversaw the delivery and operations of the $10 billion Queensland Gas Company (QGC LNG) Project, completing it safely, on schedule, and within budget.

As President of BG Tunisia, he led the business to industry-leading safety performance, maximized production, and reduced costs, while successfully delivering the $1 billion Hasdrubal gas project.

Ian also played a key role in the significant growth of BG’s operations in Trinidad and Tobago, where profits doubled between 2002 and 2005.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Loughborough University.

Commenting on the appointment, Phuthuma Nhleko, Chairman of Tullow Oil Plc, said, “I am delighted to welcome Ian to Tullow as CEO. He brings a wealth of industry and African knowledge and experience and has a track record of successfully managing large, multi-stakeholder businesses and projects. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Richard Miller for stepping into the role of Interim CEO and congratulate him on the considerable progress made during that time. I look forward to working with Ian and Richard.”

Ian Perks, Chief Executive Officer-Designate of Tullow Oil Plc, also commented, “I am pleased to join Tullow at this pivotal time for the company. My near-term priority will be to work with Richard, the Tullow team, and our stakeholders to put the company on a long-term sustainable financial footing. We will then have an opportunity to grow the company across Africa, leveraging our current assets and reputation on the continent to add value for our stakeholders.”

Source: https://energynewsafrica.com