Tullow Oil names Ian Perks as new CEO, effective September 15
Tullow Oil Plc has announced the appointment of Ian Perks as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 15, 2025. He will also join the company’s Board of Directors.
Mr Perks succeeds Richard Miller, the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who has been serving as Interim CEO. Mr Miller will return to his role as CFO following the transition.
With more than 30 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas sector, Mr Perks has worked extensively across Africa and internationally, holding senior leadership roles at BG Group, Anadarko, and Total.
At Anadarko and later Total, he spearheaded the $20 billion Mozambique LNG project to a Final Investment Decision, working closely with the Mozambican government. His track record also includes the successful delivery of the $10 billion Queensland Gas Company LNG project at BG Group, completed on time and within budget.
He has also overseen major projects in Tunisia and Trinidad and Tobago, where he drove operational efficiency, safety performance, and profitability.
Commenting on the appointment, Phuthuma Nhleko, Chairman of Tullow Oil, said, “I am delighted to welcome Ian to Tullow as CEO. He brings a wealth of industry and African knowledge and experience and has a track record of successfully managing large multistakeholder businesses and projects. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Richard Miller for stepping into the role of Interim CEO and congratulate him on the considerable progress made during that time.”
Mr Perks, CEO-designate of Tullow Oil, added, “I am pleased to join Tullow at this pivotal time for the Company. My near term priority will be to work with Richard, the Tullow team and our stakeholders to put the Company on a long-term sustainable financial footing. We will then have an opportunity to grow the Company across Africa, leveraging our current assets and reputation on the continent of Africa to add value for our stakeholders.”
Tullow, which has significant operations in Ghana, is seeking to consolidate its financial position while expanding its footprint across Africa under the new leadership.
