AFR.L Regulatory News (AFR)

25 Jul 2005 07:00

Afren PLC25 July 2005 Afren PLC Appointment of Non-Executive Chairman Afren PLC ("Afren"), an independent oil and gas company focused on establishingitself as the leading pan-African exploration and production company, whichlisted on AIM in March 2005, announces the appointment of a Non-ExecutiveChairman. Charles Jamieson has been appointed Non-Executive Chairman with immediateeffect. Mr Jamieson retired as Chief Executive Officer of Premier Oil on 24thMarch 2005, after 25 years with the Company. He began his career with Ernst andYoung and Gulf Oil Corporation. Mr Guy Pas, the acting Non-Executive Chairman, will continue as a Non-ExecutiveDirector of Afren. Brian O'Cathain, Chief Executive of Afren, commented: "We are delighted that Charles has agreed to become our Chairman. He is one ofthe most experienced people within the oil industry with a significant trackrecord in developing oil and gas businesses in emerging markets. His expertisewill be invaluable to Afren as it looks to develop into a significant oil andgas player within Africa." Charles Jamieson, Non-Executive Chairman of Afren, commented: "Afren has all of the key fundamentals in place to become a leading oil and gasplayer in Africa; a highly experienced management team, prime explorationacreage and access to some of the most attractive opportunities within Africa. Ilook forward to working with the Board to achieve its ambitious plans." 25th July 2005 Enquiries: AfrenBrian O'Cathain +44 20 7969 2760Osman Shahenshah +44 20 7969 2760 Pelham Public Relations Charles Vivian charles.vivian@pelhampr.com +44 020 7743 6672Alisdair Haythornthwaite alisdair.haythornthwaite@pelhampr.com +44 020 7743 6676 Charles Jamieson is, in the past 5 years, a director of the following companies: Current Directorships Previous DirectorshipsSalamander Energy Premier Oil plc There are no other matters to be disclosed in relation to Schedule 2 paragraph(f) of the AIM Rules. Notes to Editors: Charles Jamieson (Non-Executive Chairman) Mr Jamieson (60) is a Chartered Accountant and MBA. He became Premier's FinanceDirector in January 1981. He began his career with Ernst & Young and Gulf OilCorporation, and became Chief Executive of Premier Oil in 1992. Mr Jamieson retired as Chief Executive Officer on Premier Oil on 24 March 2005and retired as a Board Director of Premier Oil on 30 June 2005. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange