Serica Energy today announced that Richard Rose has accepted an invitation to join Serica’s Board as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

Richard initially worked for Ernst & Young LLP where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant before joining HSBC Investment Bank in the Corporate Finance division. In 2002, Richard joined Oriel Securities, becoming a partner in Equity Research and was responsible for coverage of the E&P sector. Richard then joined RBC Capital Markets in 2012 as a Managing Director where he advised a number of energy companies before joining Ophir Energy as Strategy and Head of Corporate Communications. In 2014, Richard was appointed as Finance Director of Premier Oil plc and, from January to April 2021, acted as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Premier Oil plc until the completion of the all share merger of Premier Oil and Chrysaor Holdings which formed Harbour Energy plc.

Tony Craven Walker, Chairman of Serica commented:
"I am delighted to welcome Richard to the Serica Energy plc Board as a non-executive director. Richard brings over 27 years of knowledge and experience to the role which will broaden and diversify the Board’s overall expertise as the Company continues to grow its business. In particular Richard’s longstanding capital markets and industry expertise, both from an advisory and corporate perspective, will bring additional knowledge to the Board and complement the skills and expertise of existing Board members. I and my Board colleagues are looking forward to his contribution and input as a non-executive director and to his support whilst we continue to look at new opportunities to expand and deliver Serica’s growth strategy.

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