Erin Energy Corporation announced that Segun Omidele has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board, effective February 22, 2017. Mr. Omidele's resignation was accepted by the Board of Directors, with his departure from the company expected in the coming weeks while he assists in the orderly transition of his duties and responsibilities to the Interim Chief Executive Officer. Effective February 22, 2017, Jean-Michel Malek, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, will serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer, while the Board conducts a search for a permanent replacement.

Mr. Malek has served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Company since November 2015. Prior to joining Erin Energy, he was with CAMAC International Corporation (CI), where he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel since January 2011.