The Board & Management

 

Mr David Lenigas,
Executive Chairman,
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Mr. Lenigas holds a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Mining Engineering. Currently the Executive Chairman of Lonrho plc, Lonrho Mining plc and Lonzim plc. He is also a Director of CSS-Stellar plc, a Non Executive Director of Rare Earth Minerals plc and Vatukoula Gold Mines plc.

Previously Mr. Lenigas held the position of Chairman of Mediterranean Oil and Gas plc, which is producing gas and condensate in Italy and holds extensive oil and gas resources in Italy, Malta, Tunisia and France.

  • Mr. Neil Ritson,
    Chief Executive Officer,
    Age: 

    Mr. Ritson holds a Bachelors degree in Geophysics. He has worked in the energy sector of over 33 years, initially with BP plc, where he held the roles of International Chief Geophysicist, Head of Geoscience Research and Business Unit Leader for both Norway and Alaska Exploration.

    Subsequently Mr. Ritson managed the international operations of Burlington Resources Inc. and more recently he was CEO at Regal Petroleum plc before founding the Vanguard Energy Group where he was Chairman and CEO.

  • Mr. Steve Horton,
    Non Executive Director,
    Age: 

    Mr. Horton holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering and a Master of Science in Business Administration. Mr. Horton has 34 years experience working in the energy industry around the world, including 27 years with BP plc where he held several executive roles including worldwide Director of Drilling.

    He co-founded Silverstone Energy Limited in 2005, a North Sea focused exploration and production company, which grew from start-up through operated exploration and development to production within four years.