Hess Corporation has named Sachin Mehra as the new vice president and treasurer of the company, effective March 1, 2008.

Mr Mehra replaces Robert Vogel, who will retire from Hess after 18 years of service.

Mr Mehra joined Hess in April 2007 as vice president and deputy treasurer. Previously, he worked for 10 years at General Motors in a variety of treasury-related functions.