TransGlobe Energy Corporation announced the appointment of Dr. Carol Bell of London, England as an Independent Non-Executive Director effective January 1, 2019. Dr. Bell is an independent businesswoman and corporate director with over 35 years of experience in the natural resources sector. Dr. Bell has experience as a director on companies listed in Canada, Norway and the UK, bringing a wealth of capital markets and energy board experience to her role at TransGlobe. As part of the Company’s Board of Directors transition plan, Mr. Fred Dyment has chosen to retire from the Board effective January 1, 2019. Mr. Dyment is a long serving director who joined TransGlobe on February 10, 2004.