Capricorn Energy PLC appointed Hesham Mekawi as non-executive Deputy Chairman. Hesham is an Egyptian national, resident in Cairo, and long-time former Regional President of BP North Africa. As Deputy Chairman, Hesham will be focused, within the overall Board governance framework, on supporting and working in close collaboration with Randy Neely, Capricorn's CEO, in his efforts to address the Group's priorities in Egypt, and to support Randy in the development and implementation of strategies for key stakeholder engagement, advocacy and representation of the Board in Egypt.

Richard Herbert continues as Senior Independent Director.