The Board of Directors of Ascent Resources plc announced the appointment of Len Reece to the Board as Chief Executive Officer. Reece appointment will take effect from September 17, 2012. Most recently, Reece served as CEO of Valhalla Oil and Gas AS where Reece was responsible for identifying, acquiring and developing commercially successful oil and gas assets.

Jeremy Eng, the current Managing Director, will become Chief Operating Officer and will remain a Director.