Shell North Sea boss Phimister takes job with Petroleum Development Oman

Shell North Sea boss Steve Phimister is moving to the Middle East as part of a new role with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).

As managing director of PDO he will succeed Raoul Restucci, who is retiring after more than 10 years at the helm.

Petroleum Development Oman said Mr Phimister will officially join in July, describing the Shell boss as “an experienced strategic leader of large businesses and organisations”.