Chevron Corp. said one of its most senior executives, John D. Gass, was retiring after 37 years during which he helped to turn the US major in one of the world's leading LNG suppliers.
Chevron named Joseph C. Geagea as President of its Gas and Midstream division to replace Gass.
Commenting on Gass's retirement, John S. Watson, Chevron's Chairman and Chief Executive, said: "John has done a tremendous job in establishing a global gas business that underpins a major part of Chevron's long-term growth.
"Chevron is poised to grow into one of the world's leading suppliers of LNG, which is a reflection of John's many contributions," said Watson.
His replacement Geagea, 52, is currently the managing director responsible for Chevron's exploration and production activities in the Asia South region.
In his new role, Geagea will be responsible for commercializing Chevron's natural gas resources and supporting the development of new growth opportunities worldwide, Chevron said.
He will also oversee Chevron's shipping, pipeline, power and natural gas trading operations. Geagea will report to George L. Kirkland, Chevron's Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President of Upstream and Gas.
"Joe's enterprise-wide experience and his demonstrated ability to advance our exploration and production interests across east and south Asia, make him well qualified to assume this larger role inside Chevron," said CEO Watson.
Pierre Breber, 47, will succeed Geagea as managing director of the company's Asia South region, reporting to Melody Meyer, President of Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration and Production Co.
