23 Sep 2011 07:00
23 September 2011
IGAS ENERGY PLC("IGas Energy", "the Company" or "the Group")
Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
The Board of IGas Energy is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Bowler as Chief Financial Officer, and a Board director, of the Company. He is expected to take up his position in November 2011.
Steve, 38, started his career at Touche Ross, now Deloitte, where he qualified as a chartered accountant having spent time in both their audit and corporate finance divisions. In 1999, Steve joined ABN Amro Hoare Govett, now RBS Hoare Govett, where he has acted as adviser and broker to a wide range of companies with a particular focus on E&P.
Francis Gugen, Chairman of IGas Energy, said:
"I am delighted that Steve is joining the team bringing a wealth of experience in the sector. I look forward to working with him and believe that he will make a strong contribution to IGas Energy as we continue our step change in activity."
Stephen Bowler, commented on his appointment:
"This is an exciting time for IGas Energy with the accelerated drilling programme now under way and the anticipated transformational acquisition of Star Energy Group Limited. I am very much looking forward to joining the team and helping to create a substantial onshore oil and gas company in the UK."
In accordance with the AIM rules, it is confirmed that there are no further details to be disclosed.
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For further information please contact:
IGas Energy plc | Tel: +44 (0)20 7993 9901 |
Andrew Austin, Chief Executive Officer | |
Kreab Gavin Anderson | Tel: +44 (0)20 7074 1800 |
Ken Cronin/ Kate Hill/ Anthony Hughes | |
RBS Hoare Govett | Tel: +44 (0)20 7678 8000 |
Sara Hale/ John MacGowan/Jamie Buckland | |