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Appointment of Finance Direct
Appointment of Finance Direct.
About this update from Empyrean Energy Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n RNS Number : 6879B Empyrean Energy PLC 20 August 2008 \n \n20 August 2008\n\n\nEmpyrean Energy PLC\n('Empyrean' or the 'Company': Ticker - EME)\n\nAPPOINTMENT OF FINANCE DIRECTOR\nThe Board of Empyrean is pleased to advise that Mr John Laycock has been appointed Finance Director (Non - Executive), with effect from today. His appointment will be part time and assisted by the Company's existing Company Secretary and Financial Controller, Jade Styants. \nMr Laycock is a chartered management accountant, holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc. Hons) and has over 36 years experience in corporate finance and financial risk management predominately within the oil and gas industries. \nMr Laycock will be based in the UK and will assist the board in key finance, treasury, financial reporting and corporate services. \n\nChairman Dr Patrick Cross commented: 'I am delighted to welcome Mr Laycock to the Board of Empyrean. He has a wealth of financial expertise, with over 30 years experience in international business, including 22 years in oil and gas with British Petroleum plc. He will make a substantial contribution to the future corporate strategy and growth plans of the Company.'\nThe Board welcomes John to the Company and looks forward to his contribution.\nDisclosure of Directorships under schedule 2 of the AIM Rules\n\nJohn Hugh Spencer Laycock, aged 55, is or has been a Director of the following companies during the previous five years:\n\nCurrent Directorships: \n\nEmpyrean Energy plc\n\nDirectorships held within the previous five years: \n\nNone\n\nThere are no other matters which are required to be announced with regard to this appointment under paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules.\n\nFor further information, please visit Empyrean's website at www.empyreanenergy.com or contact:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmpyrean Energy Plc\nTom Kelly\nTel: +44(0) 207 182 1746\n\n\n\nBlue Oar Securities Plc\nOlly Cairns / Jerry Keen\nTel: (+61) 8 6430 1631 / (+44) 207 448 4400 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nConduit PR\nJonathan Charles / Sarah Alexander\nTel: (+44) 207 429 6666\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nTh...