12th Apr 2005 07:00
Premier Oil PLC12 April 2005 BOARD CHANGE Premier announces the decision by Finance Director John van der Welle to leavethe Company to pursue other challenges, after six years with the Company. Johnwill remain as Finance Director until 30 June 2005. The Company expects to announce John's replacement in the near future. Sir David John, Chairman, said: 'John van der Welle joined the Premier Board at a difficult time in early 1999and has played a key role in transforming the group's finances and profitabilityover the last six years. We understand his desire to seek a new challenge andwish him the very best for the future.' John van der Welle said: 'I have thoroughly enjoyed all my time at Premier, and with the Company inexcellent financial shape the time is now right for me to leave and seek a newopportunity elsewhere. I will now be working to ensure an orderly handover to mysuccessor.' 12 April 2005 Enquiries: Premier Oil plc 020 7730 1111Sir David JohnSimon Lockett, Chief ExecutiveJohn van der Welle College Hill 020 7457 2020Jim JosephNick Elwes This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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