Imperial appoints successor to retiring chairman, CEO

Imperial Oil Ltd., Calgary, has named B.H. March, currently company president, to succeed current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer T.J. Hearn, who will retire Mar. 31.

Feb. 21, 2008

By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Feb. 21 -- Imperial Oil Ltd., Calgary, has named B.H. March, currently company president, to succeed current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer T.J. Hearn, who will retire Mar. 31.

March also serves as director of refining for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for ExxonMobil Petroleum & Chemical BVBA in Brussels. Previously he has held management positions in ExxonMobil's refining, supply, and environment, health, and safety divisions.