DEA Deutsche Erdoel : Maria Moraeus Hanssen takes over from Thomas Rappuhn as new CEO of DEA

DEA Deutsche Erdoel AG announces that Maria Moraeus Hanssen has taken over as Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Management of DEA today. She succeeds Thomas Rappuhn, who hands over his office after 12 years in the Executive Board, thereof eight years as CEO of DEA.

Maria Moraeus Hanssen has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. Prior to joining DEA, she had been entrusted with the entire international E&P business of ENGIE.

DEA Deutsche Erdoel AG, wholly owned by LetterOne, is an international exploration and production company headquartered in Hamburg. The primary focus of its activities is on safe, sustainable and environmentally compatible production of oil and gas. In its role as an operator or project partner, DEA has acquired over 118 years experience in the entire value chain. With workforce of 1,150 employees, DEA has stakes in production sites and concessions in Germany, Norway, Denmark, Egypt, Algeria and Mexico, amongst other countries.

Further information

CV of Maria Moraeus Hannssen (LINK)

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