Golar LNG Limited announced that Doug Arnell has decided to step down as CEO of Golar on February 1, 2015. Mr. Arnell's decision is driven by a personal wish to return with his family to his home country of Canada. Mr. Arnell will be succeeded by Gary Smith, who is well known to Golar and who brings with him a track record of leadership and operational management success in the mid-stream oil and gas, shipping and LNG businesses.

Mr. Smith's career spans 35 years, including 25 years with Shell and Caltex Australia in roles including General Manager LNG Shipping for Shell and General Manager Refining, Supply and Distribution for Caltex Australia.