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SEC filingDelek US Holdings, Inc. announced a refining leadership transition, appointing Amber Russell as Executive Vice President, Refining, effective April 20, 2026, succeeding Joseph Israel who departed from his executive role.
The leadership change in Delek US Holdings' refining operations replaces Joseph Israel with Amber Russell, effective April 20, 2026, following board approval on April 16. Russell's extensive background, including senior roles at bp (Senior Vice President for bp Solutions and previously Refining, Terminals, and Pipelines) and ExxonMobil, positions her to drive operational excellence, safety, and strategic growth in refining. CEO Avigal Soreq highlighted her expertise as key to strengthening the refining platform. Israel's departure includes standard separation terms from his existing agreement, ensuring a smooth transition without disclosed disputes. This move signals a strategic refresh in a core business segment, potentially enhancing execution in refining amid industry focus on efficiency and reliability.