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Worley has announced changes to its Group Executive team to “simplify its structure, streamline governance and accelerate the company’s transition to an AI-enabled organisation”. Effective from November 1, 2025, Laura Leonard will take up the role of Chief AI and Enterprise Services Officer, bringing together a number of corporate functions, including Digital, Transformation, Risk, Sustainability, and Corporate Affairs, with three existing Group Executive members moving to report to Laura. This consolidates resources that support operations and reduces the size of Worley’s Group Executive team from twelve to nine.

“AI and Enterprise Services reflect the critical role AI will play in enabling our strategy,” said CEO Chris Ashton. “Beyond their enterprise roles, this team is charged with leading our transformation into a digitally enabled company with AI-supported full project delivery capability. For two years we have been laying a strong foundation for AI – these organisational changes accelerate the next stage of our digital transformation.”

Worley had previously announced the retirement of non-executive director Sharon Warburton from the company board, effective 31 August 2025. Sharon joined the board in February 2019, bringing extensive business experience and expertise in strategy, finance and risk management. Sharon served as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee from February 2023 to August 2024, providing strong leadership and oversight throughout her tenure.

Chair of Worley John Grill said: “We thank Sharon for her significant contribution to Worley over the past six and a half years. The Board has benefited greatly from her insights, skills and experience, and we wish her the very best.”

Jeanne Johns, non-executive director, Worley.

Her replacement as an independent non-executive director of the Worley board is Jeanne Johns. Her appointment follows her career as an international executive in refining, petrochemicals, oil and gas, civil explosives and agricultural fertilizers. She served as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Incitec Pivot Ltd from November 2017 until June 2023. Prior to joining Incitec, Johns held several executive leadership roles in the US, UK/Europe and Asia/China during her 30 years with BP plc. She brings a global perspective and insights from working in diverse business environments, along with technical expertise in HSE, operations, projects and engineering. Johns is also a non-executive director of HF Sinclair.

Chair of Worley, John Grill, said: “We are delighted that Jeanne has agreed to join the Worley Board. Jeanne’s breadth of experience in Worley’s key markets in Australia and overseas enhances our existing abilities. We look forward to Jeanne’s contribution.”

TotalEnergies has announced the appointment of Nicola Mavilla as Senior Vice President Exploration, with effect from 1st November 2025. Nicola Mavilla is replacing Kevin McLachlan, who has held this position since 2015. Mavilla has 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and a strong track record in leading successful exploration activities. He joined Eni in 2002 and served as exploration manager in Libya and Norway, VP exploration for West Africa, VP exploration for Americas and Northern Europe and managing director of Eni Ivory Coast. Since 2024, he has been Head of Exploration Projects of Eni. He holds a PhD in Geology from the University of Bordeaux.

Freeport has named A. Cory Stevens as President and Chief Operating Officer of Freeport Americas, effective December 1, 2025. Stevens joined Freeport in 1997 and has held multiple leadership roles at the company’s North and South America operations and most recently led the team responsible for developing Freeport’s smelter project in Indonesia. He currently leads FCX’s centralised technical organisation, with responsibility for a broad range of technical support functions across the company, including engineering and construction activities, growth projects, including the high-impact innovative leach initiative, operational support and research and development. Under the new structure, Stevens’ role will be expanded to include responsibility for Freeport’s Americas operations.