Chevron Nigeria Welcomes New Chairman/Managing Director
Chevron Nigeria Limited (“CNL”), the operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and CNL, has announced the appointment of Jim Swartz as the Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria/Mid-Africa Business Unit, effective April 1, 2024.
Jim Swartz, who previously served as the Vice President, Capital Projects based in Houston, USA, brings a wealth of experience in the upstream business and a demonstrated ability to establish effective partnerships with stakeholders.
A graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science in Geology, Swartz also holds a Master of Science in Geology from the University of Oklahoma. His association with Chevron dates back to 1990 when he started as a Geologist in Louisiana. Over the years, he has assumed roles of increasing responsibility in Angola and the United States.
Jim Swartz takes over from Richard (Rick) Kennedy, who has chosen to retire after nearly four decades of dedicated service to the company. Rick, in his capacity as Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria/Mid-Africa Business Unit, demonstrated thoughtful and collaborative leadership that resulted in improved business outcomes.
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Rick Kennedy made significant contributions to the Nigerian oil and gas industry during his tenure as Chairman of the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). In this role, he led industry engagements on critical matters such as the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and various industry initiatives.
Moreover, Rick served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), where he exhibited a strong commitment to peace building and the socio-economic development of the region.
