Saudi Aramco, the world’s top oil company, has appointed five new members to its board including a woman executive, the state run company said on Sunday.
Saudi Arabian Minister of Finance Mohammed al-Jadaan and Minister of Economy and Planning Mohammed al-Tuwaijri were named as members of the Aramco board of directors.
Lynn Laverty Elsenhans, former Chairwoman, President and CEO of Sunoco Inc was also appointed as a board member, according to a company statement.
The five new members to Aramco’s board will join six returning members including Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih, who is also Aramco’s chairman, and Amin Nasser, Aramco’s Chief Executive, reports Reuters.