CALGARY, Alberta, April 24, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Delphi Energy Corp. (“Delphi” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce three new candidates to join Delphi’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Glenn Hamilton, Peter T. Harrison and Ian Wild will be proposed for election at Delphi’s Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) on May 18th, 2017. All current Board members will be standing for re-election at the AGM. Adding these individuals will increase the Board to nine and fills the three vacancies on the Board.
“Glenn, Peter and Ian bring tremendous depth to our Board with their extensive experience in oil and gas accounting, finance, banking and investment,” said David J. Reid, President and CEO. “As Delphi prepares to accelerate our production in 2017 and beyond, we are excited to have the benefit of their experience and to expand the Board to support our growth.”
- Glenn Hamilton After 19 years, Mr. Hamilton recently retired from Bonavista Energy Corporation, where he had been Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Glenn has over 35 years of experience in accounting and finance in the oil and gas industry. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant and with his expertise and his experience, it is anticipated that he will Chair the Audit Committee of the Board.
- Peter T. Harrison Mr. Harrison is currently the Manager of Oil and Gas Investments at CN’s Investment Division. He has over 40 years’ experience in the investment industry, has managed multi-billion dollar equity portfolios and is well known in the oil and gas investment sector. Mr. Harrison is a Chartered Financial Analyst and has an MBA from the University of Western Ontario. It is anticipated that Mr. Harrison will serve on the Audit Committee of the Board.
- Ian Wild Mr. Wild has recently retired from his position as Executive Vice President with ATB Corporate Financial Services. He currently chairs the Board of Directors for the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, the Financial Sector Advisory Committee for Calgary Economic Development and is a Strategic Advisor to AltaCorp Capital. He has over 35 years’ experience in Corporate Finance, International and Investment Banking. He holds an A.I.C.B. from The Chartered Institute of Bankers (UK) and an I.C.D. designation from the Institute of Directors. It is anticipated that he will serve on the Reserves Committee of the Board.
In addition it is planned that Harry S. Campbell, QC will be appointed as Board Chair following his election at the AGM. Mr. Campbell has been a member of the Delphi Board since 2000, serving on the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance and Compensation Committee. From 2011-2016, he served as Chair of Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP.
Delphi’s AGM will be held in the Devonian Room at the Calgary Petroleum Club at 3:00pm MST on Thursday, May 18, 2017.
About Delphi Energy Corp.
Delphi Energy Corp. is an industry-leading producer of liquids-rich natural gas. The Company has achieved top decile results through the development of our high quality Montney property, uniquely positioned in the Deep Basin of Bigstone, in northwest Alberta. Delphi continues to outperform key industry players by improving operational efficiencies and growing our dominant Bigstone land position in this world-class play. Delphi is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol DEE.