TRADER NOTE: Murphy Oil taps Andrew Clyde as president, CEO of US retail arm

Murphy Oil Tuesday said it has appointed R. Andrew Clyde as president and CEO of Murphy Oil USA, its US retail marketing arm. Murphy has over 1,150 retail locations across the US and recently signed a deal with a deal with Walmart to open 200 new retail stations. Clyde is a partner in Booz & Co. and has recommended and helped with implementing operational improvements in Murphy's US retail business, Murphy said in a statement. -- PLEASE SEND UPDATES TO PGA@PLATTS.COM --