State-owned oil refinery Petrojam has announced the appointment of veteran public and private sector executive Danville Walker as its new General Manager, effective July 1.

The company made the announcement in a statement on Monday, describing Walker as a seasoned and highly respected leader with a proven track record of delivering operational excellence, organisational transformation and revenue growth across the energy and public sectors.

According to Petrojam, Walker places strong emphasis on health, safety and environmental (HSE) oversight and views digital transformation as a core component of strategic energy initiatives.