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Longreach Oil and Gas Ltd.has announced the resignation of Jonathan Morley-Kirk from the Board of Directors as well as from his position as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company.
The Board has appointed Martin Arch, who held the position of controller with Longreach, as the Company's new CFO and Secretary. Mr. Arch, a Chartered Accountant, is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, having qualified with Pawley and Malyon before joining KPMG. In 2008 he joined Sterling Energy Plc, and held the role of Group Financial Controller from 2009 - 2011. He subsequently joined James Walker Group Limited in November 2011, prior to joining Longreach in September 2013as the Company controller.The Company expects a brief transition period during which Mr. Arch will assume his new responsibilities. Management extends its thanks to Mr. Morley-Kirk for his contribution to the Company and wishes him well in his career.
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