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Vermilion Energy Inc. Announces CEO Departure and the Appointments of Executive Chairman and President
Vermilion Energy Inc. Announces CEO Departure and the Appointments of Executive Chairman a...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nVermilion Energy Inc. Announces CEO Departure and the Appointments of Executive Chairman and President\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\nCALGARY, May 25, 2020\n\n\n\nCALGARY, May 25, 2020 /CNW/ - Vermilion Energy Inc. (\"Vermilion\", \"We\", \"Our\", \"Us\" or the \"Company\") (TSX, NYSE: VET) announces that Anthony Marino has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Marino made many contributions to Vermilion during his eight-year tenure with the Company, including various improvements to the cost structure and associated capital efficiencies. These core competencies will continue to serve the Company well moving into the future. Vermilion's Board of Directors (the \"Board\") would like to thank Mr. Marino for his contributions to the Company.\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nThe Board is pleased to announce that Lorenzo Donadeo has been appointed Executive Chairman. Mr. Donadeo has 39 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He was a co-founder of Vermilion in 1994 and has served as Chairman of the Board since March 1, 2016. From 2014 to 2016, Mr. Donadeo served as the Chief Executive Officer. From 2003 to 2014, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer and from 1996 to 2003 he served as Vermilion's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Donadeo has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (with distinction) from the University of Alberta.\nThe Board is also pleased to announce that Curtis Hicks is rejoining the Company and has been appointed President. Mr. Hicks has 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Most recently, he was Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Vermilion from 2003 to 2018. During his time at Vermilion, the Company was recognized as one of the premier Canadian oil and gas companies with a strong financial structure backstopping disciplined capital allocation. He was a key contributor to Vermilion's success and culture during his tenure. Mr. Hicks is a Chartere...