Aminex plc
("Aminex" or "the Company")
Management Appointments
Aminex is pleased to announce the appointments of Aaron
LeBlanc as Chief Operating Officer with immediate effect and Brian Cassidy as
Head of Legal effective 1 September 2017.
Aaron is a Geologist by background with 15 years'
experience in oil and gas exploration, development and operations. He has
worked in Western Canada, the Former Soviet Union, Europe, North Africa, East
Africa, the
Middle East and South-east Asia. His early career was spent with Devon Energy Corporation where he was an integral member of the acquisition and development group for the Iron River oilfield which saw production increase from under 3,000 bbl/d to over 30,000 bbl/d. Prior to joining Aminex he was Vice-President Exploration at Serinus Energy Inc and was a key member of the team that grew its Ukrainian gas production organically by approximately tenfold through an active drilling programme. As COO he becomes responsible for all operations in Tanzania and elsewhere when applicable.
Middle East and South-east Asia. His early career was spent with Devon Energy Corporation where he was an integral member of the acquisition and development group for the Iron River oilfield which saw production increase from under 3,000 bbl/d to over 30,000 bbl/d. Prior to joining Aminex he was Vice-President Exploration at Serinus Energy Inc and was a key member of the team that grew its Ukrainian gas production organically by approximately tenfold through an active drilling programme. As COO he becomes responsible for all operations in Tanzania and elsewhere when applicable.
Brian is a Solicitor with over 20 years' experience in
the oil and gas industry, during which time he has worked in the UK,
Azerbaijan, Singapore, Hong Kong, China and South Korea. Before working
in the industry he practised law with Ledingham Chalmers LLP, McGrigors LLP and
Clifford Chance LLP. Prior to joining Aminex, he was Head of Legal and
Company Secretary at Bowleven plc. As Head of Legal at Aminex he will be
responsible for all legal matters related to commercial and operational
activities.
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