CALGARY,
AB, April 8, 2022 /CNW/ - Crescent Point
Energy Corp. ("Crescent Point" or the "Company") (TSX: CPG) (NYSE:
CPG) is pleased to announce that Mindy
Wight will stand for election as an independent director to
the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") at the upcoming
Annual General Meeting ("AGM") on May 19,
2022.
"We are pleased to welcome Mindy to Crescent Point and believe
she will be an invaluable addition given her extensive financial
knowledge and range of experiences," said Barbara Munroe, Chair of the Board. "Beyond her
career as an accounting professional, Mindy has also been a leader
in advancing economic growth for Indigenous communities."
Ms. Wight specializes in financial accounting, taxation and
business development and holds significant cross-industry
experience. She currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and
Board Treasurer of the Nch'kay Development Corporation. Most
recently, Ms. Wight was a partner and tax specialist with the
accounting and advisory firm MNP LLP and also worked closely with
companies in the energy sector during her time with
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Ms. Wight received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the
University of Northern British
Columbia and holds CPA and CA designations. Ms. Wight is
also active in her local community and was an Advisory Committee
member for the Squamish Nation.
In conjunction with Ms. Wight's nomination, the Company also
announces that Laura Cillis will not
be standing for re-election at the 2022 AGM. Ms. Cillis has been a
member of Crescent Point's Board since 2014. Upon her departure,
the Board will have fully renewed since 2016.
"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Laura for her
significant contributions and oversight over the past several
years," said Munroe. "Her thoughtful and strategic leadership has
been beneficial in Crescent Point's ongoing corporate development.
We wish Laura the best in her future endeavours."
Crescent Point is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion
within its Board, ensuring strong governance and stewardship
through a broad range of skillsets and perspectives. Should Ms.
Wight be elected as a director, Crescent Point's Board will remain
comprised of 33% independent directors being female.
For more information on Crescent Point's Board and upcoming AGM,
please visit the Company's website at
www.crescentpointenergy.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CRESCENT POINT ENERGY, PLEASE
CONTACT:
Shant Madian, Vice
President, Capital Markets, or
Sarfraz Somani, Manager,
Investor Relations
Telephone: (403) 693-0020 Toll-free (US and Canada): 888-693-0020 Fax: (403)
693-0070
Address: Crescent Point Energy Corp. Suite 2000, 585 - 8th Avenue
S.W. Calgary AB T2P 1G1
www.crescentpointenergy.com
Crescent Point shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange
and New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CPG.
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