Dario Scaffardi has been appointed general manager at Italian energy company Saras following the retirement of general manager and executive vice chairman Paolo Alfani. He was previously supply and trading director. The role of chief financial officer Corrado Costanzo has been strengthened. He will report directly to the board, and co-ordinate his efforts with the general manager.

Energy services and engineering company Wescorp Energy has appointed Scott Shemwell (below) as chief operating