Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited announced that Ian Weatherdon, after a distinguished international career of 35 years, has decided to retire as a Director and will not be standing for re-election at the Company?s upcoming Annual General Meeting in June 2024. The company announced that Gabriel Papineau-Legris, GKP?s Chief Commercial Officer, will be appointed Executive Director after the AGM in conjunction with Ian stepping down. Ian will work with Gabriel to ensure an effective and timely transition and handover.

Gabriel joined GKP in 2016 with strong private equity and investment banking credentials. Kimberley Wood, who is currently the Senior independent Director, has advised the company she will be resigning from the Board. She will step down on the earlier of a replacement being appointed or the date of the 2024 AGM.

Kimberley has recently accepted an executive appointment and is therefore required to reduce her Board commitments in order to meet the corporate governance guidance. A process has commenced to find her successor and an announcement will be made in due course.