Pengrowth Energy Corporation announced the appointment of Mr. Peter D. ("Pete") Sametz as President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors effective March 15, 2018. Peter replaces Derek Evans who will be retiring as an officer and director of the company on March 14, 2018. Derek will continue in a transitional advisory role reporting to the Board Chair until June 30, 2018 to provide support during the leadership transition.

Mr. Sametz is a seasoned oil and gas executive with over 35 years of experience in a variety of technical and leadership roles. He is a proven innovator with extensive experience in heavy oil, bitumen, SAGD, steam/power and the engineering, procurement and construction sectors. He has significant strategic experience having served as a CEO and Director of numerous public and private companies and industry associations.

Mr. Sametz is a member of APEGA and the Institute of Corporate Directors. He is active in the community with a variety of organizations; has served on the Board of Directors of CAPP and is the founder of the In-Situ Oil Sands Alliance; and has been the Chairman of several local and international heavy oil conferences.