Dana Gas PJSC announced the appointment of Mr. Richard Hall as Group CEO. He will join Dana Gas on 6 November 2023. Richard's appointment follows an extensive executive search process after the announcement of the retirement of Patrick Allman- Ward, the current CEO, who will remain an advisor to the Board.

Richard possesses extensive international experience in the oil and gas sector, boasting a proven track record of leadership and accountability. His expertise lies in cultivating organizational and strategic capabilities, spearheading sustainable energy initiatives, and effectively overseeing daily business operations in various managerial, executive and board roles. Richard joins from EnQuest, where he has spent the last three years as Chief Operating Officer, and as Managing Director in Malaysia.

As Chief Operating Officer he has been responsible for creating and maximizing value in the company's global production and development assets and instrumental in leading the company's transition into the next phase of new energy. Previously, Richard held senior roles in the petroleum service sector across various geographies including the Middle East. He was also co-founder and CEO of Malaysia-focused Nio Petroleum; was formerly one of four founders and operations director of the service company UWG Ltd. (now known as Acteon); and completed a stint in Dubai as Chairman and CEO of a private equity backed service company operating in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and across the Middle East and Asia before joining EnQuest.