Baker Hughes announced that Michael E. Wiley, 49, will becomeits chairman of the board, president, and chief executive officeron Aug. 14. The appointment concludes the company’s search for anew chief executive, which began in February. Wiley was presidentand chief operating officer of Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO)until completion of its sale to BP Amoco in May. Previously, heserved as CEO of Vastar Resources.

Chevron Corp. announced Corporate Vice President and TreasurerGeorge K. Carter has decided to retire. He will be succeeded byDavid M. Krattebol, who currently serves as president of ChevronSan Jorge in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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