Talos Energy Inc., Houston, has appointed John Spath as executive vice-president and head of operations, effective Dec. 1. He will have responsibility for the company's upstream business operations.
Spath previously served as senior vice-president of operations and has held positions as senior vice-president of drilling and production operations, vice-president of production operations, and drilling manager since joining Talos in 2013. He holds over 28 years of energy industry experience spanning roles in engineering, offshore operations, deepwater drilling, and senior management.
Spath succeeds Robert Abendschein, executive vice-president and chief operating officer (OGJ Online, Jan. 23, 2020).