Cabot Energy Plc announced the appointment of Hugo d'Apice as business development director. Initially, he will focus on advancing the company's Italian portfolio opportunities, which the board views as a key pillar of its future growth prospects. He has a wealth of experience within the industry and operating in Italy. Hugo, who is fluent in Italian and Spanish, has spent 15 years in the oil and gas industry in senior management positions with an emphasis on country entry, enterprise risk management and operations in complex environments. He has broad international experience with operations delivery in the oil industry, particularly in the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. Prior to that he served seven years as an Officer in the British Army.