Criterium Energy Ltd. announce that it has added David Dunlop, C.A., M.B.A., CFA, ICD.D as an Independent Director of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Dunlop brings to Criterium's board over 30 years of leadership in the upstream and midstream energy industry. He has a proven track record of leading global finance teams through business acquisitions and integrations, external and internal reporting, internal controls and driving efficiencies through process improvements.

These experiences and a recognized track record as a corporate director will provide the Company with strong guidance in his role as Independent Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. He is currently Senior Manager, Controller, Transmission Business Unit at Pembina Pipeline Corporation. Prior to Pembina, he was VP Finance at Veresen Inc. Prior to his role at Veresen, he held progressively senior roles within Talisman Energy including Vice President, Controller, and Vice President Planning and Process Improvement.

During his time as Controller with Talisman Energy he developed a comprehensive understanding of the financial controls and procedures required for a listed Canadian international company operating in the SE Asia region.