Black Mountain Energy (ASX:BME) appoints Craig Gouws as CFO

• Black Mountain Energy (BME) appoints Craig Gouws as Chief Financial Officer
• The incoming CFO replaces Alan Cooper, who will retire from the company on February 7
• Mr Gouws is a chartered accountant with Australian and international experience gained throughout the UK, Europe, Africa, Middle East and the USA
• He was most recently the CFO of Armour Energy (AJQ), a Brisbane-based company focused on the exploration, development and production of gas and associated liquids resources
• Shares in BME hold steady at 3.1 cents as of 4:00 pm AEDT

Black Mountain Energy (BME) has appointed Craig Gouws as Chief Financial Officer.

The incoming CFO will replace Alan Cooper, who will retiring from the company on February 7.

Mr Gouws is a chartered accountant with Australian and international experience gained throughout the UK, Europe, Africa, Middle East and the USA.

He was most recently the CFO of Armour Energy (AJQ), a Brisbane-based, ASX-listed company focused on the exploration, development, and production of gas and associated liquids resources.

Prior to this, he served as CFO at a number of companies which included the management of oil and gas operations and funding of projects.

“We are delighted to have Craig join us as we continue to develop the Valhalla project and examine the paths forward towards commerciality,” Black Mountain Energy Executive Chairman Rhett Bennett said.

“I also wish to thank Alan for his contribution to the company and wish him well in his future endeavours.”

Shares in BME held steady at 3.1 cents as of 4:00 pm AEDT.