Tim McKay has been promoted to president of Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Calgary.
He succeeds Steve Laut, who will become executive vice-chairman and remain on the management committee.
A CNRL employee since 1990, McKay had been chief operating officer, which is becoming a dual position.
Darren Fichter, now executive vice-president of Canadian conventional, will be chief operating officer, exploration and production.
Scott Stauth, now executive vice-president, field operations, will be chief operating officer, oil sands.