PERSONNEL CHANGE AND APPOINTMENTS (8450C)
March 14 2011 - 3:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 8450C
Global Energy Development PLC
14 March 2011
For Immediate Release 14 March 2011
GLOBAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT PLC
("GED" or the "Company")
PERSONNEL CHANGE AND APPOINTMENTS
Global Energy Development PLC, the Latin America focused
petroleum exploration and production company (AIM: GED), announces
certain personnel changes within the Company's operational,
financial and communications areas with immediate effect. In order
to reduce costs, the Company is consolidating and centralising most
of its personnel in the country of its primary operations,
Colombia, South America.
Steve Voss, GED's Managing Director, commented "As costs
continue to increase within our industry, we are focused on
streamlining all areas under our control. We believe our efforts to
synergise personnel and operations will translate into cost savings
and improved financial metrics for the Company and its shareholders
in 2011. We are very confident in our team."
The Company has appointed Mr. Elmer Johnston as Operations
Director. Mr. Johnston has held various positions within the
Company and its predecessor companies since 1998. He currently
serves as President and is a Director of the Company's principal
subsidiary, Colombia Energy Development Company ("CEDCO"), in
Bogota, Colombia. Mr. Johnston is fluent in English and Spanish,
and is responsible for overseeing all employees, planning, and
operations in Bogota, Colombia.
The Company has appointed Ms. Rocio Calderon as Finance
Director. Ms. Calderon, is a Colombian citizen and is also fluent
in English and Spanish. Ms. Calderon's experience includes
positions between 1999 and 2010 both at BP Exploration Company and
Ernst & Young in Colombia holding various positions in the
finance area. Ms. Calderon currently serves as VP-Finance of
CEDCO.
The Company has appointed Ms. Ana Maria Revollo as Company
Secretary. Ms. Revollo, is a Colombian citizen who is fluent in
English and Spanish and holds a law degree with a specialization in
Commercial Law from Universidad de los Andes as well as a Masters
degree in International Legal Practice from Instituto de Empresa de
Madrid. Ms. Revollo has more than ten years of experience in
management consultancy, legal corporate and tax advisory to
Colombian and international companies. Ms. Revollo currently serves
as General Counsel and Compliance Director of CEDCO.
Also, the Company has appointed Ms. Anna Williams as Director of
Corporate Communications and Special Projects. Ms. Williams
previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of HKN, Inc., since 2000. Previously, Ms. Williams served
as International Finance Manager with HKN, Inc. from 1996 to 2000.
From August 2007 to July 2008, Ms. Williams served on the Board of
Directors and Audit Committee of Spitfire Energy, Ltd., a Canadian
public company. She brings to the Company her experience in
corporate strategic planning, equity and debt issuances, financial
planning, and acquisition / divesture activities.
For further information:
Global Energy Development PLC
Steve Voss, Managing Director 011 281 574 1910
www.globalenergyplc.com
Matrix Corporate Capital LLP
Alastair Stratton +44 (0)20 3206 7204
Tim Graham +44 (0)20 3206 7206
Notes to Editors:
The Company's shares have been traded on AIM, a market operated
by the London Stock Exchange, since March 2002 (AIM: GED). The
Company's balanced portfolio covers the countries of Colombia and
Peru and comprises a base of production, developmental drilling and
workover opportunities and several high-potential exploration
projects. The Company currently holds six contracts: five in
Colombia and one in Peru.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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