Nido Petroleum Limited announces the transformation of its Board to include some of the most experienced, skilled and successful executives in the international oil and gas industry today.
Stepping down from the role of Managing Director and into the position of Chairman, David Whitby can be proud of his achievements as the architect behind Nido’s success. Since joining the Company in September 2004, he has established Nido as a company of substance, becoming one of the most significant oil and gas companies in the Philippines under his leadership.
It is not every day that a company has the opportunity to assemble the very best but this is exactly the position where Nido has now found itself. The Nido success story has fascinated industry professionals and the Company can now announce what can only be described as a world class, internationally focused and experienced oil and gas Board.
Replacing Mr Whitby is Jocot de Dios, promoted from President and Country Head of Nido’s subsidiary the Philippines to President and Chief Executive Officer of Nido Petroleum Limited. He will remain concurrent President and Country Head of Nido’s Philippine subsidiary. Jocot brings with him exemplary qualifications and a wealth of experience in the energy sector. As the former Undersecretary (Deputy Minister) of the Philippine Department of Energy and Chairman of the Board of the Philippine National Oil Company Exploration Corporation, his knowledge of the Philippine oil and gas industry is peerless.
Another new face on the Board is William Bloking, the former President, Australia/Asia Gas, for BHP Billiton Petroleum. Bill is a leading energy expert with more than 33 years of experience. He has held senior executive positions in Australia, Asia, South America, and the USA. Nido will benefit from his international knowhow to contribute to building the Company’s long term future.
Vince Pérez, a former Energy Minister of the Philippines and James Brown, a former First Vice President and Head of Merrill Lynch Energy Research Group round out the members of this Board who will be responsible for driving the strategic plan of Nido and writing future chapters of the company’s history.
Mr Whitby and Mr de Dios will continue to be supported by Nido’s Leadership Team:
- Joanne Williams, Deputy Managing Director
- Jon Pattillo, Head of Exploration
- Andrew Francis, Head of Commercial
- Ashley Gilbert, Chief Financial Officer.
Gregor Dixon, the outgoing Chairman of Nido said “I am extremely proud to have been a part of the amazing growth of Nido and I am confident that as I retire back to the UK, I am leaving Nido in the best hands to assume the continued success of this dynamic company.”
“It is my honor and privilege to assume the senior leadership role in Nido and to work with an extraordinary team of Board Members,” said David Whitby, Chairman of Nido Petroleum Limited. “We all wish to thank our outgoing Chairman, Gregor Dixon, for his outstanding contribution to the Company.
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