Max Petroleum Plc announced the appointment of Kenneth Hopkins as the company's Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Hopkins will continue to serve as General Director of the company's operations in Kazakhstan, a position he has held since May 2013. Richard Hook, Mr. Hopkins predecessor as Chief Operating Officer, will become a consultant to the company. Mr. Hopkins is a 21 year resident of Kazakhstan and has held numerous senior management and executive positions with various companies during his largely international oil and gas career. Kevin Clark, the company's financial controller, has replaced Geoff Stone as the company's Chief Accounting Officer and has assumed the role of Company Secretary.

The company also plans to close its Houston office during 2014 and is implementing further cost savings initiatives in both London and in Kazakhstan.