IGU Selects New Secretary-General
The International Gas Union (IGU) has appointed energy executive Andy Calitz as its next secretary-general, with effect from August 2021, the industry association announced on November 9.
Calitz served as a senior executive at Shell, which he joined in 1996, for nearly 15 years. He has worked for the Anglo-Dutch major on projects in Canada, Russia, China, Australia, South America, Europe and Africa. He will replace current secretary-general Luis Bertran, who is due to complete his six-year mandate in July.
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The IGU's Secretariat is also moving from Barcelona to permanent headquarters in London next year.
"The international gas industry continues to play a critical role in meeting the world’s growing energy needs, while enabling emissions reduction and cutting air pollution. The industry requires strong leadership and coordinated advocacy," IGU president Joe Kang said. "With a great advocacy, commercial, policy and issues management background, we are very confident Mr Calitz will provide that leadership."