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Botten passes the Oil Search baton

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It says everything about Peter Botten that the investor briefing called to announce his retirement from Oil Search closed after only one question from the digital floor.

An enigmatic gentleman from Kent hiding behind a neat, military moustache, Peter Botten is one of the nation’s very quiet over-achievers.

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Matthew Stevens writes on business, specialising in mining, energy and opinion. Matthew is a senior business writer and columnist. Email Matthew at matthew.stevens@afr.com.au

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