Centrica Energy names new upstream boss

New hire: Sambhi appointed upstream managing director of Centrica Energy

UK explorer Centrica Energy has appointed a new upstream boss to replace managing director Jonathan Roger.

Roger will step down as Managing Director of Centrica Energy Upstream at the end of June after three years leading the business.

He was promoted from chief operating officer of North Sea explorer Venture Production when the explorer was acquired by Centrica and merged with its existing upstream business in January 2010.

Before joining Aberdeen-based Venture Production's management team in 2003, Roger spent 12 years with ConocoPhillips in the North Sea and Indonesia.

The upstream stalwart hinted he could be setting up a new explorer after leaving Centrica.

He commented: “The experience I had at…

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