Egdon Resources plc (AIM: EDR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Davies as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with immediate effect. Tim replaces Andrew Lodge who steps down after over seven years on the Board.

Tim has over twenty years of experience in the Oil and Gas Sector, with global experience of running major exploration projects. He has held a number of senior positions at Premier Oil plc (“Premier”) and currently holds the position of Group Exploration Manager, a role in which he has driven acquisition and divestment activity to optimise the Premier portfolio. Prior to joining Premier Oil, Tim spent seven years working on global new ventures for ConocoPhillips and Hess. A Fellow of the Geological Society, Tim holds a BSc Hons in Geology and a PhD from Cardiff University.

Philip Stephens, Chairman, commented:

“I would firstly like to thank Andrew Lodge for his valuable contribution and positive impact during his time on the Egdon board and wish him well in his retirement. 

I am delighted to welcome Tim Davies to the board and look forward to utilising his extensive experience and knowledge as our Company enters an exciting stage of development.”

Aim Disclosures:

Tim Davies, aged 49, currently holds no other directorships and has held none over the last five years. There is no further information required to be disclosed in respect of Tim Davies pursuant to Schedule Two, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.