Directorate Change

RNS Number : 7908O

Igas Energy PLC

23 September 2011

 



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: [phone]
Andrew  Austin, Chief Executive Officer
Kreab Gavin Anderson	Tel: [phone]
Ken Cronin/ Kate Hill/ Anthony Hughes
RBS Hoare Govett	Tel: [phone]
Sara Hale/ John MacGowan/Jamie Buckland

 

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