IOGP Europe Welcomes 3 New Board Members
Wednesday, 4 February 2026 - Brussels
IOGP Europe welcomes three new Board members who bring with them a wealth of foreign policy, business, and operational expertise.
IOGP’s European Board provides strategic advocacy guidance, building on its diverse leadership roles and experience across the oil and gas industry.
Meet the 3 new Board members:
Francesco Mazzagatti, CEO of Viaro Energy Limited
“I am honoured to join the IOGP European Board at a time when energy security, affordability and responsible development are critical global priorities. I look forward to working with colleagues to strengthen standards, encourage investment and shape policies that ensure reliable and responsibly produced energy. Progress in our sector comes from partnership, shared experience, and constructive dialogue across industry, government, and the supply chain. IOGP sits at the heart of that effort, and I’m proud to contribute to its work”.
Martina Opizzi, Senior Vice-President Europe, Exploration & Production, TotalEnergies
“I am delighted to join the IOGP Europe board of directors. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the association’s work in promoting excellence, strengthening industry collaboration, and advancing responsible energy development across the region. I look forward to engaging with fellow members and sharing experience and commitment to high standards, innovation, and continuous improvement in support of our collective objectives.”
Alice Wells, Executive Vice President for Europe, ExxonMobil
“I am pleased to join the IOGP European Board at a time when Europe’s energy security is critical. I look forward to working with the other Board members and the IOGP staff on advancing our shared agenda and ensuring policymakers and the public fully recognize the critical role the oil and gas industry continues to play in Europe’s energy mix.”
Commenting on the appointments, Zoltán Áldott, Chair of IOGP Europe and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of MOL Group, said:
“I am delighted to welcome new Board Members with such a wealth of foreign policy, business, and operational experience. Their perspectives will help enhance IOGP Europe’s constructive engagement with policymakers and design pragmatic solutions that deliver energy security, affordability, and decarbonization equally.”
FrançoisRégis Mouton, Managing Director of IOGP Europe, added:
“The combined experience of Francesco, Alice and Martina strengthens IOGP Europe's 360° perspective as we craft policy recommendations.
We take the opportunity to thank Jean-Luc Guiziou and Philippe Ducom for their dedication to IOGP Europe over the past years and wish them the very best in the next chapter.”
Meet IOGP Europe’s Board Members:
https://iogpeurope.org/about-iogp-europe/board/
