Block Energy today announced the appointment of Dr Ken Seymour as Chief Operating Officer ("COO"), with effect from 10 January 2023.

Dr Seymour has over 40 years of industry experience as a drilling engineer, drilling superintendent, drilling manager, asset manager, director and adviser. He has worked in various parts of the world, including the UK North Sea, the Netherlands, China, Pakistan, Angola, Nigeria and Indonesia. 

Dr Seymour graduated from Leeds University with a first-class BSc honours degree in Mining Engineering and a PhD in Rock Mechanics. He also obtained an MBA from Aberdeen University.

Dr Seymour was appointed to the Company's Board as a non-executive director on 6 September 2021. In order to devote the time needed to his new role, he will be stepping down from the Board, with immediate effect. The Company has initiated a search for a replacement independent non‑executive director.  

Commenting, Philip Dimmock, Non-Executive Chairman of Block Energy plc, said:
"We are delighted that Ken has agreed to take up the role of COO at Block. Applying his considerable skills and experience as a member of the executive team, he will make an even greater contribution to the Company's activities as it continues to accelerate the development of its operations and projects in Georgia. I, along with the rest of the Board, would like to thank him for the tremendous contribution he has made as a non‑executive director."

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