By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Nov. 15 -- Total SA has appointed Yves-Louis Darricarrère president, exploration and production. His appointment becomes effective February 2007, at which time Christophe de Margerie will assume the role of chief executive officer.
Darricarrère has extensive international experience, including 10 years working in Australia, Egypt, and Colombia.
Before his most recent appointment, Darricarrère served as president of Total Gas & Power and has been a member of the executive committee since September 2003.
Darricarrère began his career with Elf Aquitaine in 1978, working first in the mining division in Australia and subsequently in exploration and production.
