Xu Keqiang, an executive director and president of CNOOC Ltd., has been appointed chief executive officer, effective Nov. 19.
Prior to his appointment as executive director and president in April 2017, Xu, a professor-level senior engineer, served as general manager of CNOOC China Ltd. In March 2017, Xu was appointed as a vice president of CNOOC. From April 2017 to June 2018, he served as chairman of Nexen Energy ULC, a subsidiary of the company. Between May 2017 and June 2018, Xu served as chairman of CNOOC International Ltd. In May 2017, Xu was appointed as a director of CNOOC China Ltd.
June 13, 2025