- Peter Evensen, CEO, CFO and a Director of Teekay GP LLC, has informed the Partnership of his intention to retire from these positions effective January 31, 2017, after 11 years with the Partnership. In addition, Mr. Evensen will also retire from his positions as President and CEO and a Director of Teekay Corporation, CEO, CFO and a Director of Teekay Offshore Partners L.P.’s general partner, and a Director of Teekay Tankers Ltd.
- Mark Kremin, President of Teekay Corporation’s Gas division, will be appointed as President and CEO of a newly formed management services company, Teekay Gas Group Ltd., that will take over Mr. Evensen’s operational and strategic roles by providing services to the Partnership’s subsidiaries. Mr. Kremin has over 20 years of experience in the shipping industry and, since joining Teekay Corporation in 2000, has held various positions, including in-house counsel from 2000 to 2006, Vice President, Teekay Gas from 2006 to 2015 and his most recent position as President, Teekay Gas since 2015. Mr. Kremin also represents Teekay Gas on the boards of joint ventures with partners in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
- In addition, George Watson, a Director of Teekay GP LLC, has retired from his position effective immediately due to health issues, after 11 years with the Partnership’s Board. The Board will commence a search for a new director to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Watson’s retirement.
October 27, 2016
HAMILTON, BERMUDA–(Marketwired – Oct. 27, 2016) – Teekay GP LLC, the general partner of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (Teekay LNG or the Partnership) (NYSE:TGP), announced the following changes to its Board and management team: