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James Vernon is the most senior figure to leave the firm
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Schlumberger boss Andrew Gould could become a contender to succeed Sir Robert Wilson, BG Group’s chairman
The veteran oil and gas industry dealmaker brings to the bank his extensive contacts book
The question now is how much fuel remains in the tank
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