TotalEnergies appoints Mavilla to succeed McLachlan as SVP, exploration

TotalEnergies has appointed Nicola Mavilla as senior vice-president, exploration, effective Nov. 1, 2025. Mavilla succeeds Kevin McLachlan, who has held the position since 2015.

Mavilla has 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He joined Eni in 2002 and has served as head of exploration projects since 2024. At Eni he also served as exploration manager in Libya and Norway; vice-president, exploration, for West Africa; vice-president, exploration, for Americas and Northern Europe; and managing director of Eni Ivory Coast.