Rex International Holding Limited has announced the appointment of Mike Hopkinson as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Hopkinson succeeds Svein Kjellesvik, who is retiring after serving as COO since October 2015. Hopkinson has been with Rex’s subsidiary, Masirah Oil Ltd, as General Manager since 2023, where he managed operations in the Yumna Field, Block 50 Oman.
Hopkinson’s extensive experience spans over three decades in the petroleum industry, covering various international locations including the UK North Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and several countries in Africa and Latin America. His career began in 1985 with Marathon Oil Company in Aberdeen, Scotland, and he has held significant roles in companies such as Kosmos Energy Inc. and Triton Energy Inc. His academic credentials include a Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Imperial College, UK, and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Engineering with Business Studies from the University of Portsmouth, UK.
Per Lind, CEO of Rex International Holding, expressed gratitude to Kjellesvik for his contributions and welcomed Hopkinson, stating, “With our continued focus on operations and the upcoming drilling programme in Oman, he is the most suitable candidate for the role of COO.”
Rex International Holding, listed on the Singapore Exchange, holds exploration and production licences in Norway, Germany, Oman, and Benin, with operatorship in Oman, Benin, and Germany. The company aims to leverage Hopkinson’s expertise to enhance its operational capabilities and strategic initiatives.
