Total appoints new executive vice president

Manoelle Lepoutre has been appointed executive vice president, sustainable development and environment for Total SA, succeeding Jean-Michel Gires, effective June 1. Lepoutre was previously vice president, research and development at Total Exploration and Production, where she managed all of the programs designed to secure the technologies and capabilities required for future oil and gas exploration, production and development. (June 2, 2009)