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## BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

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## HARRY DOBSON (NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN) 

## BACKGROUND 

Harry Dobson is a former investment banker and senior partner of Yorkton Securities. He currently engages in various merchant banking and venture capital activities in North America and Europe, and has acted as Chairman of a number of resource companies including American Pacific Mining Company Inc., Lytton Minerals Limited, Kirkland Lake Gold Inc and Rambler Metals and Mining plc. He is experienced in the organisation and funding of resource projects, including those located in inaccessible locations. 

Harry is Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and sits on the Audit Committee. 

## HOWARD OBEE (CHIEF EXECUTIVE) 

## BACKGROUND 

Howard Obee was appointed Chief Executive when the Company was incorporated in June 2004. He has a PhD in structural geology from Imperial College and has spent 30 years in the oil industry, initially with BP (1985–1992), and subsequently with BHP Billiton (1992–2004). He trained as an exploration geologist and has held numerous technical and commercial roles, incorporating exploration, new ventures, strategic planning and business development. He has experience of executing seismic and drilling programmes in frontier basins, including those in deep water. 

## PETER FLEMING (FINANCE DIRECTOR) 

## BACKGROUND 

Peter Fleming has over 20 years of upstream oil and gas experience, the majority of which was gained at BHP Billiton both in London and Melbourne. Whilst at BHP Billiton, Peter held senior positions in exploration and business development, investment evaluation, acquisitions and disposals and strategic planning. He holds masters degrees in business administration and finance. 

