Andes Energia has appointed Sir Michael Rake as its latest non-executive director.
The 68-year-old served was a member of the Prime Minister’s Business Advisory group from 2010 to 2015.
He is the chairman of BT Group and Worldpay Group. Sir Rake served as the president of CBI from 2013 to 2015.
The former KPMG chairman was knighted in 2007. In 2011 he received the British American Business UK Transatlantic Business Award in recognition of outstanding business leadership.
Nicolas Mallo Huergo, chairman of Andes, added: “We are extremely pleased to be able to announce the appointment of Sir Michael to the board. We look forward to being able to benefit from his tremendous experience and expertise as we advance in the next stage of our growth and development. It is an honour to welcome Sir Michael to the board.”
Sir Rake is currently a director at British Argentine Chamber of Commerce, HMQ90, MDVR Services, Majid Al Futtaim Holdings and S&P Global.
Sir Rake added: “I am delighted to be joining the board of Andes at this time when there is real optimism for the Argentine economy and for the role that Andes can play.”
Earlier today, Andes Energia confirmed a flying start to its production and financial year. Read more here.