KBR names new president and CEO

Energy services company KBR has named its new president and chief exective officer, effective 2 June 2014.

Stuart Bradie will succeed William "Bill" Utt, who is retiring.

Mr Bradie joins KBR from WorleyParsons, where he held the position of group managing director - operations and delivery. He was previously managing director responsible for operations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Before joining WorleyParsons in 2001, he held managing director and country manager positions with PT Kvaerner Indonesia and Kvaerner Philippines.

Mr. Bradie will join KBR on June 2, 2014, and will lead the business from its global headquarters in Houston, Texas.