Citgo Lawyer Becomes Company’s Ethics, Compliance Chief

Citgo Petroleum Corp., the Houston-based oil refiner controlled by Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas giant, has tapped its top in-house lawyer to serve as its new compliance chief.

Jack Lynch was announced Tuesday as Citgo’s new chief ethics and compliance officer. His appointment comes more than four months after Lynch was hired by Citgo to serve as its vice president of legal and government affairs.

“I look forward to working alongside my colleagues to examine and strengthen the company’s processes and procedures, as well as design new programs that advance our commitment to ethical conduct, compliance with law, and corporate ...