Mariner Energy, an oil and gas exploration, development and production company, has promoted Mike McCullough to vice president of acquisitions and divestitures, and Ken Moore to vice president of onshore land.

Combined, the two executives represent more than 70 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Mr McCullough joined Mariner in 2004 as a senior reservoir engineer, and was promoted to manager of exploitation and acquisitions in 2006 before taking on his current responsibilities.

Mr Moore began his career at Mariner in 2003, being named business development manager of onshore in 2004.

Scott Josey, chairman, CEO, and president of Mariner Energy, said: Mike and Ken have been key contributors to our success. They bring a wealth of experience and management skills to our executive team.