Getech plc (AIM: GTC), a leading provider of subsurface data and risk-management services to the natural resources industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Jonathan Copus as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Jonathan succeeds Raymond Wolfson who stepped down from the Board on 31 July 2016.
Dr Copus brings extensive industry, corporate finance and capital markets experience having worked as an exploration geologist at Shell, as the top-rated Exploration & Production sell-side equity analyst at a number of City companies including Investec and Deutsche Bank and most recently as Chief Financial Officer at Salamander Energy plc, which was acquired by Ophir plc in 2015.
Stuart Paton, Chairman, said ‘I am extremely pleased to announce Jonathan’s appointment as CEO of Getech. In February 2016 we set out to find a new CEO who brings direct industry experience and knowledge and who is capable of taking the company forward to the next stage of its development. Jonathan’s professional training as a geologist, his industry experience with both super-major and UK-listed independent oil and gas companies, and his extensive City experience, makes him uniquely suited for this role. The board is very pleased that we have been able to attract an individual of this calibre to the role and look forward to working with him to grow the Group.’
I would also like to reiterate our thanks to Raymond for his outstanding contribution and commitment to Getech over many years. His dedication and professionalism has continued in the last 6 months as we have undertaken the search for a new CEO. I am also very pleased that Raymond will be remaining with Getech in a part-time advisory role.’