REG - Europa Oil & Gas - Board Changes

Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings)Announcement

21/12/2023 07:15

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RNS Number : 5371X  Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) PLC  21 December 2023

 

Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc / Index: AIM / Epic: EOG / Sector: Oil
& Gas

 

21 December 2023

 

Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc

("Europa" or the "Company")

 

Board Changes

 

Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc, the AIM quoted UK, Ireland and West
Africa focused oil and gas exploration, development and production company, is
pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Simon Ashby-Rudd to the board as
independent non-executive director with immediate effect.

 

Simon has extensive experience in the upstream energy sector which includes 30
years in investment banking roles at large financial institutions, including
Dresdner Kleinwort Benson, Citigroup, and also Standard Bank where he was
Global Head of Oil & Gas. He was the founding European partner at Tristone
Capital, which was a leading UK boutique M&A and equity advisory firm
before it was acquired by Macquarie Bank.

 

Simon has significant global experience in advising energy companies on
corporate strategy and capital structuring, and has spent much of his career
focused on Europe and Africa.

 

Simon holds a B.Sc in economics from University College London. He will chair
Europa's audit committee and serve as senior independent director.

 

Brian O'Cathain, Chairman of Europa, commented:

 

"We are delighted that Simon has agreed to join the Europa board as his wealth
of financial, M&A and strategic experience will complement the existing
strengths of the board well. He is highly experienced and well respected by
corporates and investors alike, with experience in regions directly relevant
to our business. I look forward to working with Simon on the board of Europa,
as the executive team builds on our exciting portfolio of assets and generates
value for our shareholders."

 

Further information on Simon Gerrard Ashby-Rudd as required in accordance with
Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:

 

Simon Gerrard Ashby-Rudd, aged 56

 

 Current Directorships / Partnerships  Past Directorships / Partnerships (last 5 years)
 Treyford Energy Ltd                   None
 Sound Energy plc

 

Mr Ashby-Rudd has no direct or indirect interest in the Company's issued share
capital.

 

There is no further information to be disclosed pursuant to Schedule 2(g) of
the AIM Rules for Companies.

 

 

* * ENDS * *

 

For further information, please visit www.europaoil.com
(http://www.europaoil.com/)  or contact:

 William Holland                                   Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc                            mail@europaoil.com
 James Dance / James Spinney / Rob Patrick         Strand Hanson Limited - Nominated & Financial Adviser      +44 (0) 20 7409 3494
 Peter Krens                                       Tennyson Securities                                        +44 (0) 20 7186 9033
 Patrick d'Ancona / Finlay Thomson / Kendall Hill  Vigo Consulting                                            + 44 (0) 20 7390 0230

 

 

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