In his new role, Mr Levos will be responsible for financial reporting, accounting, tax, treasury, and investor relations. He will report to president Peter Atkinson.

Mr Levos joins Global after eight years at Cooper Industries, where he served in several financial roles, most recently as vice president, finance and chief accounting officer. Previously, Mr Levos held financial executive roles with The Coastal Corporation and the accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche.

BK Chin, chairman and CEO of Global, said: Jeff Levos brings broad financial and accounting expertise to Global. His extensive experience in leading financial operations in a multi-national company will be of significant assistance to Global in our efforts to expand operations in new and emerging oil and gas markets across the world.