Stephen Staley

Dr Staley has more than 40 years of management, technical and commercial experience in the international oil, gas and power sectors. He co-founded and brought to the AIM market Fastnet Oil & Gas plc (where he was the founding CEO) and Independent Resources plc (where he was the founding Managing Director). He also co-founded and brought Upland Resources Ltd to the Standard List of the LSE Main Market, where he was founding CEO. Dr Staley was also both a technical consultant to, and Non-Executive Director of, Cove Energy plc - the East Africa focused explorer. Dr Staley is owner and founder of Derwent Resources Limited, an upstream consultancy advising on oil and gas and carbon sequestration opportunities. Prior to this he has worked for Cinergy Corp., Conoco, and BP. Directorships held in other listed entities during the three years prior to the current year include Nostra Terra Oil & Gas Company PLC (current), Predator Oil & Gas Holdings PLC (until March 2022).