Atlantic-focused exploration firm Chariot Oil & Gas has appointed two new independent non-executive directors to its board.
William Trojan and David Bodecott will join the company with immediate effect.
Mr Trojan has worked in the industry for more than 36 years, holding various senior posts at Shell in relation to exploraiton work offshore Namibia.
He also worked as vice president of worldwide deepwater exploration for Phillips Petroleum Company and also following the merger with Conoco.
Mr Bodecott is a geologist with experience working in Angola, Ghana and Mauritania. He was a co-founder of Rockhopper.
“With the addition of these two highly skilled exploration geologists, the board undeniably has a depth of technical experience which will enable it to enhance its decision making and strategic planning,” said Chariot chief executive Larry Bottomley.
“Furthermore, their in-depth knowledge of the regions in which we hold acreage as well as their insight into the progression of exploration projects will no doubt prove invaluable to our technical and commercial teams as we seek to delivery the company’s goals.”