CALGARY, AB, Dec. 22, 2020
/CNW/ - Touchstone Exploration Inc. ("Touchstone" or the
"Company") (TSX: TXP) (LSE: TXP) is pleased to announce the
appointment of Ms. Beverley Smith to
Touchstone's Board of Directors (the "Board") as of December 22, 2020. Ms. Smith will also serve on
the Board's Compensation and Governance Committee and on the
Health, Safety, Environment and Reserves Committee.
Ms. Smith is a chartered geologist and an accomplished business
leader with over thirty years of experience in the oil and gas
sector, having delivered a portfolio of achievements in a
successful international career with BG Group, as Vice President
Exploration and Growth for Europe
and most recently as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Hurricane
Energy plc. Ms. Smith has a background in development and
production geology and subsurface management, notably in
Trinidad (Hibiscus, Poinsettia and
Ixora fields), Tunisia (Hasdrubal
field) and various operated developments in the United Kingdom including Mercury, Neptune,
Minerva, Apollo, Fleming,
Drake and Jackdaw fields as well
as other non-operated developments. Ms. Smith brings further
corporate governance expertise to the Board with a proven track
record of improving risk management capabilities, safety
frameworks, and ensuring accountability and transparency. Ms. Smith
is an independent non-executive director at Hurricane Energy plc
and the President of The Petroleum Exploration Society of
Great Britain. Ms. Smith holds a
Bachelor of Science degree in geology and a Master of Science
degree in petroleum geology.
John D. Wright, Chairman of the
Board, commented, "We are delighted that Beverley has joined the
Board. Her expertise in international oil and gas, specifically her
background in Trinidad, will be
instrumental as we continue to explore and develop the Ortoire
block."
Touchstone Exploration Inc.
Touchstone Exploration Inc. is a Calgary, Alberta based company engaged in the
business of acquiring interests in petroleum and natural gas rights
and the exploration, development, production and sale of petroleum
and natural gas. Touchstone is currently active in onshore
properties located in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The Company's common
shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the AIM market
of the London Stock Exchange under the symbol "TXP".
SOURCE Touchstone Exploration Inc.