22 July 2011
Bowleven plc ('Bowleven' or 'the Company')
Director Announcement
Bowleven, the West Africa focused oil and gas exploration group traded on AIM, announces the departure of John Morrow, Group COO, for personal reasons.
Following a handover period, Non Executive Director, Phil Tracy, who has extensive operations experience, will assume the role of Operations Director on an interim basis.
Commenting on the decision, Ronnie Hanna, Bowleven's Chairman, said
"John has made an excellent contribution to the business over the last six years and has been a valued member of the Bowleven team. We all wish him well for the future."
ENQUIRIES
For further information please contact:
Bowleven plc
Kevin Hart, Chief Executive 00 44 131 524 5678
Kerry Crawford, Head of Investor Relations 00 44 131 524 5678
Brunswick Group LLP
Patrick Handley 00 44 207 404 5959
Natalia Erikssen
RBS Hoare Govett
Stephen Bowler 00 44 207 678 8000
Jamie Buckland 00 44 207 678 8000