KBR (NYSE: KBR)
today announced that Jan Egil Braendeland has been appointed President
of KBR’s Oil & Gas business unit. Braendeland will play a key leadership
role in extending KBR’s involvement in oil and gas projects and to
substantially grow the business unit.
Braendeland brings a consistent record of leadership success and more
than 20 years of experience in the upstream industry. Jan Egil was
previously employed by KBR for 18 years, where he held various
leadership positions, the last being Senior Vice President, Business
Development for KBR’s Oil & Gas business unit. He rejoins KBR after a
brief period of time at another firm, where he served as Senior Vice
President, Global Business Development, Upstream.
“I am pleased to welcome Jan Egil back to KBR,” said Roy Oelking, Group
President, KBR Hydrocarbons. “His proven ability and consistent record
of leadership success will be essential in delivering continued growth
in KBR’s Oil & Gas business unit.”
Braendeland holds a Master of Science degree in naval architecture and
marine engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and
Technology and a diploma in business and administration from The Surrey
Business School, University of Surrey in England.
KBR is a global engineering, construction and services company
supporting the energy, hydrocarbon, power, industrial, civil
infrastructure, minerals, government services and commercial markets.
For more information, visit www.kbr.com.
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