OREANDA-NEWS  On 11 September Integra Group (LSE:INTE), а leading Russian oilfield services provider, announced that Chris Einchcomb accepted the offer to join Integra Group in the role of Executive Vice-President for Geophysics.

Chris Einchcomb will be responsible for developing the Group’s geophysics strategy, he will be concerned with restructuring this business segment, the organization and operations of geophysics and exploration works and overall management of Integra’ formation evaluation business.

Chris comes to Integra Group from TNK-BP, where he was the Vice-President for Exploration and Seismic Operations since October, 2006. Prior to that he was the Vice-President for Exploration at BP Sakhalin Inc., with responsibility for exploration drilling and seismic operations and strategy. Mr. Einchcomb has 26 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and has held a number of senior roles in exploration strategy, operations and M&A, including over 10 years of experience in Russia.

After graduating from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK with a BSc in Geophysics and Planetary Science, Mr. Einchcomb started his career with BP as a geophysicists engineer in 1982. He held various positions in exploration and commercial departments at BP including overseas assignments in USA, Vietnam, Venezuela and Norway as well as in the BP’s UK headquarters. Mr. Einchcomb was also involved in joint seismic and drilling projects with the largest Russian and international oil companies.

Mr. Einchcomb replaces Grigory Bystritskiy who will continue his work for the Company in the position of Chief Geophysicist.

 Felix Lubashevsky, Integra’s Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"Geophysics is one of our most successful divisions. As Chris Einchcomb joins us we should further solidify our position in this segment. Chris is a world-class professional who among other merits has over ten-years worth of experience in Russia and extensive knowledge of both best international practice and technical aspects of exploration and production business. I am convinced that Chris will make a notable contribution to shaping our business strategy, improving our management practices and technology".