OSRL is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim O’Leary, Vice President of Wells Integration at BP, as the new Non‑Executive Chair of its Board of Directors.
Jim brings over 30 years of global experience in wells engineering, operations, and leadership. Since joining BP in 1992, he has held a wide range of senior roles across the UK, Alaska, Gulf of Mexico, North America Gas, and North Africa. Most recently, he was appointed VP Wells North Sea, Mauritania, Senegal & Brazil. He also led BP’s global implementation of recommendations following the Deepwater Horizon incident, reflecting a strong focus on safety and operational improvement.
Jim succeeds André Goffart (TotalEnergies), who has served as Chair since 2024. During his tenure, André provided steady guidance through a period of strategic transformation and supported OSRL’s leadership transition.
Vania De Stefani, CEO of OSRL, commented:
“We are delighted to welcome Jim as Chair. His deep technical knowledge, global perspective, and dedication to continuous improvement will further reinforce OSRL’s value to our members and the wider industry. I would also like to extend our sincere thanks to André for his leadership and unwavering commitment over the past three years.”
Jim’s appointment reinforces the industry’s ongoing commitment to OSRL and its mission to minimise the impact of oil spills through collaborative response, innovation, and global cooperation.
Commenting on his new role, Jim said:
“It’s an honour to take on the role of Chair at OSRL. I look forward to working closely with the Executive Team to guide the organisation’s strategy and support its continued mission to strengthen global oil spill preparedness and response.”
