Anadarko Petroleum appoints senior vice president

Independent exploration and production firm Anadarko Petroleum has named Robert Gwin as the senior vice president of the organization.

Mr Gwin has more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance and executive management. He joined Anadarko in January 2006 as vice president for finance and treasurer.

In his new position, he will join the company's executive management committee and will assume oversight of the company's human resources functions.

In addition, he will continue to serve as the president and CEO of Western Gas Holdings, which is the general partner of Western Gas Partners.