-- John Bergeron named vice president and general manager of the offshore division of The Houston Exploration Company.

-- Ray Harlow appointed chief executive of US indie Maverick Oil and Gas, replacing Michael Garland.

-- John Ruddy named chief financial officer of Maverick Oil and Gas and James Parrish named senior vice president of the company.

-- Richard Liddell appointed a non-executive director of UK minnow Falkland Oil & Gas.

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