Murphy Oil elects corporate officers

Murphy Oil Corp. has elected Paul D. Vaughan to serve as vice-president and controller. Vaughan succeeds Christopher D. Hulse, who has notified the company of his decision to leave to pursue other opportunities (OGJ Online, Apr. 7, 2017). Hulse will step down from the controller position as of July 1, 2022, and will assist in the transition through Aug. 5, 2022.

Vaughan currently serves as vice-president and controller, US, Central, and South America for Murphy’s wholly owned subsidiary, Murphy Exploration & Production Co., since 2017. In his new role, he also will serve as Murphy’s principal accounting officer and report to Thomas J. Mireles, incoming executive vice-president and chief finance officer.

The board has elected Leyster L. Jumawan to serve as vice-president, corporate planning and treasurer. Jumawan has held several roles in the finance department, including assistant treasurer and most recently vice-president, corporate planning and finance.

In conjunction, John B. Gardner, who currently serves as vice-president, marketing and treasurer, will assume supply chain responsibilities and relinquish his role as treasurer. His new title will be vice-president, marketing and supply chain.

All changes are effective July 1, 2022.