Graure is replacing Arman Kairdenov, who was appointed director general of the Atyray oil refinery, Rompetrol Group said in a statement. Rompetrol Group and Atyrau refinery are both owned by Kazakh state energy company KazMunaiGaz Group.
The reshuffle is part of planned rotation strategy of KazMunai Group. The former director general of Rompetrol Rafinare, Arman Kairdenov, has held this post since 2010.
Kairdenov is alsoRompetrol Group's vice-president.