Alyeska names CFO

Petroleum News Alaska

Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. has named Art Mitchell as the company’s chief financial officer. Mitchell will manage financial and accounting controls, procurement strategy, strategic planning, audits, security, information technology and the administrative functions of the company’s business units in Anchorage, Valdez and Fairbanks. Mitchell has been Alyeska’s acting CFO since December.

“Art has a long record in the industry and has significant Alyeska experience, including a successful stint as business manager and administration manager in Valdez,” Alyeska President and CEO David Wight said July 3.

“He has been actively involved in the leadership of the company and shares my commitment to an open work environment,” Wight said.

Mitchell has worked for Alyeska since 1995 and has nearly 30 years experience with the oil industry. Prior to joining Alyeska, he worked for BP.