Electronic learning specialist Atlas Interactive in Aberdeen has appointed a new chief executive to drive international growth.

A former staffer with Hallin Marine, Acergy and DSND has joined a Bristol-based renewable energy and cable laying management company.

Former Shell executive Chris Finlayson has joined British-based BG Group to become the new executive vice president of Europe and Central Asia.

Global energy expert group Pöyry Consultancy has appointed an environmental professional who worked on Norway's Ormen Lange deepwater gas project to help drive forward solutions for sustainable development.

Rig group Prosafe has kicked off a recruitment process after accepting the resignation of president and chief executive Arne  Austreid who is giving up his role after 12 years.

Energy services group Senergy has appointed a North Sea stalwart as its new chief operating officer.

Sweden's PA Resources has appointed a new chief financial officer to replacE Bo Askvik who became president and chief executive after a general meeting earlier this month.

Offshore project management and operations support specialist CSL has appointed a new managing director.

North Sea Buzzard field operator Nexen announced the appointment of an ex ConocoPhillips UK executive as its new executive vice-president responsible for international oil and gas.

European explorer Europa Oil and Gas has reported the appointment of a former BG Group senior executive as its new chairman.

Britain's oil and gas Academy has a new lead in the shape of ex-BP staffer David Binne who has taken over as the new managing director of the industry education body run by Opito.

Phil Oldham, managing director of Nexen Petroleum UK, has been appointed to the board of British offshore industry group Oil and Gas UK.

An ex-Maersk Oil and Gas UK legal expert has joined Aberdeen-based law firm Paul and Williamson.

A former drilling executive with Amerada Hess, Cairn Energy, Petro-Canada Shell and Smedvig has joined London-listed Northern Petroleum as the new head of drilling and completions.

A former senior executive with Norwegian oil and gas group Aker Solutions has been appointed to head up a Nordic solar energy company.

Petrolia Drilling is getting a new Chief Executive Officer. He is Bernt Skei, who replaces Lars Moldestad who has resigned from the Olso-listed group, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.

Roxi Petroleum Plc, the UK-listed but Kazakhstan-based oil exploration group, announced on Tuesday that it has appointed David Wilkes to be its new Group Finance Director with effect from October 1.

Norway's Grenland Group says that Geir Olav Ryntveit, 43, currently Vice President of Finance is to take over as Chief Financial Officer on October 1 - replacing current encumbent Steffen Foreidin.

Oslo-listed Badger Explorer ASA has announced that Kjell Markman has joined the group as Senior Vice President Business Development and Strategy. Badger says Markman has 30 years experience from the oil and gas industry and will strengthen its commercial capabilities.

TTS Marine, the rig supplier which is listed on the Oslo Bors, on Tuesday has announced that Nils O. Aardal has been re-elected Chairman.

Oslo-listed rig outfit Seajacks International has announced a key appointment to boost its management structure, in a statement made by the Bermuda-based offshore contractor to the Oslo Stock Exchange on Tuesday.

Ivar Brandvold resigns as board member in Det norske oljeselskap , the second-largest operating company on the Norwegian Continental Shelf with 28 operatorship and interests in a total of 51 licenses.

Swedish independent and UK player PA Resources says the board of directors of the oil and gas company has decided to appoint the CFO Bo Askvik to become Executive Vice President.

Offshore drilling outfit Scorpion Offshore has announced changes to its executive management, in a statement released on Wednesday to the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Transocean - the world's largest offshore drilling contractor - has announced that Robert L. Long is retiring as Chief Executive Officer in the first quarter of 2010 and that the board as named Steven L. Newman, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, to succeed Long.

Thomas Thune Andersen will leave his position as CEO of Maersk Oil and partner in Firmaet A.P. Møller at the end of August and the new will be Jakob Thomasen, who recently has been head of exploration and business development in the company.

Norwegian oil and gas contractor Acergy on Thursday announced that Simon Crowe will be appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer with effect from October.

Deep Sea Supply says that according to his contract with the company Odd Brevik (64) is retiring from his position as CEO on March 31, next year. Deep Sea Supply said he is being replaced by Finn Amund Norbye (49) as new CEO.