PARIS - French oil giant Total SA has named Patrick Pouyanne as chief executive to replace Christophe de Margerie, who was killed earlier this week in a plane crash in Moscow.
Reuters: Total acts swiftly to replace CEO killed in crash
Officials of the 19th Gas and Electricity Summit hold a minute of silence following the death of CEO of French oil giant Total, Christophe de Margerie, on Oct. 21, 2014, prior to the meeting's opening session, in Paris.