Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited (LSE:COPL, CSE:XOP, OTC:VELXD) (COPL) has named Nigel Little as its new independent non-executive director with immediate effect after six years, replacing viscount William Astor.
Little has over 40 years of experience as an investment banker and specialist in the natural resources and energy sectors, as well as having significant experience in oil and gas equities markets.
"We are delighted to have someone of Nigel's calibre joining our board as he brings a wealth of oil and gas and public-company markets experience to the fore," said Arthur Millholland, COPL chief executive.
Some of his past notable roles include head of equity sales and senior executive at HSBC James Capel and head of pan-European equity distribution at Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS).
"It is clear to me that the company is embarking on a very exciting period of growth with proven and unproven reserves ready to be exploited by the highly efficient and sustainable facility in Wyoming,” added Little.