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ASX Announcement
17 December 2015
Changes to the Oil Search Board
Ms Fiona Harris has advised that she will resign as a non-executive Director of Oil Search, effective immediately, in order to focus on full recovery from a recent health issue.
Commenting on the resignation of Ms Harris, Chairman Rick Lee said:
"On behalf of the Board, I would like to acknowledge the valuable service Fiona has provided to the Board of Oil Search since her appointment as a Director in March, 2013. In particular, the Board and the Company have benefited greatly from Fiona's considerable financial and governance expertise. I would like to sincerely thank Fiona for her role in the Company's achievements during her time as a Director and wish Fiona a speedy recovery to full health."
Also, the Company is pleased to announce that Dr Eileen Doyle will be appointed as a non- executive Director of the Company, with effect from 18 February, 2016, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ms Harris.
Dr Doyle's business experience encompasses an impressive career spanning the building materials, water and industrials sectors, including senior operational roles at BHP Limited and CSR Limited, and culminating in her appointment as CEO of CSR's Panel's Division.
Dr Doyle is a director of GPT Group Limited and Boral Limited and Deputy Chairman of CSIRO and has previously served on a number of other boards including Bradken Limited, OneSteel Limited, Steel & Tube Limited New Zealand, Port Waratah Coal Services and Newcastle Port Corporation.
Dr Doyle also serves on the boards of Hunter Valley Research Foundation and Knights Rugby League Pty Ltd and is a member of the NSW Council of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Rick Lee said:
"We are very pleased to welcome Eileen to the Oil Search Board. The collective capabilities of the Board will be enhanced by Eileen's extensive operational experience and expertise in corporate governance and strategic analysis. We are delighted that we will be able to call on these talents."
Shareholder approval for the appointment of Dr Doyle to the Board will be sought at the 2016 Annual Meeting.
Oil Search Limited
Incorporated in Papua New Guinea ARBN 055 079 868
Head office
Port Moresby Papua New Guinea
Sydney office
1 Bligh Street
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Mailing address
GPO Box 2442
Sydney NSW 2001 Australia
Tel: +61 2 8207 8400
Fax: +61 2 8207 8500
www.oilsearch.com
STEPHEN GARDINER
Group Secretary
For further information please contact:
Stephen Gardiner Group Secretary
Tel: +61 2 8207 8400
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